I think this would make a good frozen mix

[wardragonet]

Found this at the NOMA Whole Foods for 3.99, calamari, shrimp, mussels, and mollusks I think. Blend it and freeze should be good to go

 

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[Jan]

What does the package say? Is it chemical free? Does it come from domestic waters or is it imported? Farmed or wild caught? I stay away from frozen.

[wardragonet]

I'll go back and find out, its a lot for a low price so something has to be fishy......no pun intended

 

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[zygote2k]

We feed that kind of mix to triggers but unblended. Get it at any grocery store.

[wade]

I've found that the frozen (and often the stuff imported) is coated with something that foams big time when tossed in a blender. It is probably harmless, but it is likely some form of detergent/antioxidant to keep things looking fresh. I recommend washing prior to use for certain.

[Jan]

Yep, Sodium Triphosphate foams when rinsed. It does not rinse out of seafood.

Edited April 2, 2013 by Jans Natural Reef Foods

[flooddc]

Throw in some fish eggs too!

FYI, Unless you have a high-ended blender those squid going to be tough to blend.

[Jason Rhoads]

Throw in some fish eggs too!

FYI, Unless you have a high-ended blender those squid going to be tough to blend.

 

+1

I stopped trying squid after my first attempt, not worth the hassle. Also, if you are going to add nori, blend it before you put gooey seafood in your blender -then add it back to the mix right before you put it in a container. It is next to impossible to shred that stuff when it is wet!

Edited April 3, 2013 by Jason Rhoads

[smallreef]

Frozen scares me...the only time I used to give my triggers anything was fresh clams,mussels, oysters and live shrimp (they loved the heads!)

[Jan]

Frozen should scare everyone, especially if it has been packaged outside of the US. Regulations outside of this country are not as strict. If you get frozen farmed there is a very good chance it has been treated with antibiotics or fed pig crap or who knows who or what? Seriosuly. some of those farming facilities are packed with all kinds of nastys.

 

Frozen scares me...the only time I used to give my triggers anything was fresh clams,mussels, oysters and live shrimp (they loved the heads!)

[smallreef]

Yes....foreign tilapia farms scare me..those fish can live and grow in sewage...and do in some countries like Vietnam....

So I prefer USDA and America and especially labeled organic...(live is my first choice tough)

[wardragonet]

Learning something new every day

 

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[swimmatte]

Frozen should scare everyone, especially if it has been packaged outside of the US. Regulations outside of this country are not as strict. If you get frozen farmed there is a very good chance it has been treated with antibiotics or fed pig crap or who knows who or what? Seriosuly. some of those farming facilities are packed with all kinds of nastys.

 

This is good to know. Not only for my fish but for my family. We get all of our dairy, beef, pork, and poultry direct from a local farm but didn't even thing about seafood for some reason.

[Jan]

You should buy from local fisheries that have fresh seafoods brought in from domestic waters several times a week. You should also ask them if the seafoods have been dipped in STPP. There are government agencies that oversee the fisheries here and check for all kinds of nastys. Dipping in STPP is allowed, but should, and I use the term lightly, should be regulated. There are always some folks who push the regulations and you should know what to ask for and what to look for. Scallops in particular should be domestic and "dry" meaning they have not been dipped in STPP. You should also purchase wild caught as opposed to farmed. Farmed fish are usually treated with antibiotics and even formalin in low levels. Some fish are irradiated with gamma rays. There are so many things to look out for. So many things the general public is not aware of.

 

Another thing to be aware of is the fact that there is no such thing as "sushi grade" seafood. All seafood used for sushi should be super fresh wild caught. The preperation, a trained sushi chef, is the only way to ensure it is safe to eat.

Edited April 3, 2013 by Jans Natural Reef Foods