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Ceviche Sushi Cozido Sashimi

Carne branca Carne firme Sem espinha

Baixo risco Sustentável

It has white flesh, soft texture, distinctive flavor, and tall, very generous fillets. But, quite fatty! Highly appreciated in Japanese cuisine as sashimi. A fish of high commercial value.
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General characteristics

Very good, but... eat in moderation. Its meat is rich in an oil called gempylotoxin, which has a laxative effect. It is a fish often recommended in the diet of people with constipation. Its scales are sharp, hence the name "oilfish."

Scientific and other names

Echinorhinus brucus

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