Canned Vs. Fresh Salmon
Canned and fresh salmon are typically used for different types of recipes. Fresh salmon is often cooked as an entree, used raw in sushi or smoked and served with bagels and cream cheese. Canned salmon is often blended with other ingredients to make dips or used in salad sandwiches. Beyond these differing uses, some people have a personal preference for one or the other. Does this Spark an idea?
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Nutritional Value
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One of the most celebrated nutritional benefits of eating salmon is the omega-3 acids. People sometimes mistakenly assume that fresh salmon retains more nutrients because it has been less processed than canned. However, depending on the method used to cook fresh salmon, canned salmon can potentially have more omega-3 acids. This is because the omega-3s are stored in the moist areas of the meat, and fully cooking fresh salmon can dry it out, eliminating these nutrients.
Fresh vs. Farmed
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Either type of salmon can originate from either fresh or farmed sources. Both sources present potential problems to consumers. Farmed salmon has been linked to high rates of pesticides by the Environmental Defense Advocacy Group, while wild salmon raises environmental concerns due to overfishing. The "Atlantic salmon" label is used to designate farmed salmon on canned salmon.
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