What kind of fish is salmon, and what are the 6 differences between it and rainbow trout?

When eating Japanese cuisine, many people must order a serving of salmon. Salmon is different from the freshwater fish we usually see. Generally, when we eat grass carp and crucian carp, we need to cook them before eating, but salmon can be eaten raw, which is one of its biggest characteristics. We only know that there is a dish called salmon, but we do not know what kind of fish salmon is? Today let the editor answer this for you, and also use 6 points to explain in detail the differences between salmon and rainbow trout! Do not miss it!

1. What kind of fish is the salmon we love to eat?

1. Salmon is just the name of a prepared commercial fish, just as there is no fish when we order shredded pork with fish flavor.

2. Salmon refers to the name of some salmon species. Not all fish in the Salmonidae family are called salmon. With the development and progress of aquaculture, at present rainbow trout, chum salmon, pink salmon, salmon trout, golden trout, Pacific salmon, Atlantic salmon, Arctic char, coho salmon, etc. are called salmon.

3. Salmon generally lives in rivers and streams for 1-5 years, then is put into the sea to live for 2-4 years, and then returns to the stream where it was born to complete a full cycle of life.

Through the above three points, I believe some people already know what kind of fish the salmon we love to eat is!

2. 6 points explaining in detail the differences between salmon and rainbow trout!

1. Difference in flesh color

(1) Salmon: according to variety, the flesh color can be divided into two kinds. One is Norwegian salmon, whose flesh color tends toward orange-yellow; the white pattern on its surface is whiter, the lines are relatively wide, and the edges of the lines are a little blurred and not very clear, giving a hazy feeling. The second is Canadian salmon, whose flesh color is more reddish, and the white pattern on its surface is not obvious.

(2) Rainbow trout: its biggest characteristic is that the fat content of the flesh is low, so eating it will not increase obesity. The flesh color is pink, the edges of the flesh color lines are relatively hard, and the red and white alternation on the flesh is relatively obvious.

2. Difference in thickness

(1) Salmon: the thickness of the cut fish slices generally does not exceed 1 cm, and the slices are relatively thin.

(2) Rainbow trout: the flesh is relatively hard, so it cannot be cut too thick when slicing, otherwise it is more laborious to eat, so a thickness of about 0.5 cm is fine when cutting.

3. Difference in luster

(1) Salmon: the cut slices look oily and shiny, and under lighting they can even reflect light.

(2) Rainbow trout: the slices look unremarkable, the surface has no luster, and even under lighting they are dull.

4. Difference in taste

(1) Salmon: the flesh can be cut very thick, so when eaten, it gives a very full feeling in the mouth. The fish oil contained in the flesh seems to melt as soon as it enters the mouth, and it is very elastic. When eating, the flesh keeps pressing against the teeth and mouth, making you want more after eating.

(2) Rainbow trout: the flesh is a bit hard and not very elastic.

5. Difference in price

(1) Salmon: it is a foreign fish species and generally belongs to imported food. The most expensive is Norwegian salmon, and the latest market price is generally 80-100 yuan per jin.

(2) Rainbow trout: there is large-scale farming and production in our country, so the price is relatively cheap, and the latest market price is generally 30 yuan per jin.

6. Difference in origin

(1) Salmon: the main producing areas are distributed in the northern Pacific Ocean and the northern regions of Europe, Asia, and America; it is imported food.

(2) Rainbow trout: rainbow trout is an introduced breed in our country, and more than 50 specialized farms across the country are distributed in Beijing, Heilongjiang, Shandong, Shanxi, Liaoning, Jilin, Shaanxi and other places.

The above are the 6 major differences between salmon and rainbow trout. Remember them well, and do not be deceived by merchants again.

Summary: the above content is the salmon-related knowledge compiled for everyone, as well as the points of difference between it and our country's rainbow trout. I hope it can help friends in need. This article is compiled from the internet.