Fish Dictionary | Cutlassfish

This is the key to Okafoods' hairtail!

✓ Part 1: It is a hairtail of the Scallopidae family and Scallopidae genus!!

There are several types of hairtail. Among them, hairtails from the Scallopidae family and Scallopidae genus are said to be particularly fatty and delicious. We are particular about purchasing hairtails from the Scallopidae family and Scallopidae genus.

✓ Number 2: It's fatty!

We are particular about using hairtail fish from Senegal, which is large and fatty.

✓ No. 3 Okafoods Premium Grade!!

Our employees visit the local factory in Senegal and purchase only products with the highest quality, such as those that are fresh and have as few blemishes on the skin as possible.

☝Trivia

The name of the hairtail comes from its long, slender, shiny appearance.

Hairtail fish are called by various names. They are abbreviated to "tachi," "tachio," or "tachinoyo," and in Fukushima they are called "sawaberu" (from the Western sword saber). Incidentally, in Chinese they are written as "katanauo" (sword fish).

Characteristics of hairtail

Although it varies from fish to fish, the flesh around the abdomen gives off a distinctive hairtail smell. However, the smell fades when cooked and does not affect the flavor of the dish.

Regarding product handling

✓ Tip 1: Be careful during the hot summer and autumn seasons!!

Frozen products thaw easily, especially on hot days, so be sure to put them in the freezer as soon as they are delivered.

✓ Reason 2: It will turn yellow (oxidize) even within the expiration date!!

The lipids contained in fish are prone to oxidizing and turning yellow due to temperature changes, even if the fish is within its expiration date. When storing fish, store it in the back of the freezer where the temperature will not change easily, and do not refreeze fish that has been thawed.