Capelin - a small sea fish of the smelt family - can often be seen on store shelves. It is quite affordable and not considered delicate, although it can be attributed to this category in terms of taste. In addition, capelin is also very useful.
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Nutritional properties of capelin
Capelin contains only proteins - 13.1%, fats - 7.1% and water - 79.8%, carbohydrates are completely absent. Its energy value is 116.3 kcal per 100 g. The proteins contained in this fish are easily absorbed by the human body, and fats contain a large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, the nutritional value of which is difficult to overestimate. Like all seafood, capelin is a rich source of trace elements and vitamins - A, B, D. The content of potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iodine, selenium, bromine, fluorine, chromium, and cobalt is especially high in it.
Capelin is fried, smoked and boiled, delicious cutlets are obtained from it. Steamed or boiled, it refers to dietary products. This fish can be consumed with clinical nutrition, especially since it is very useful.