"Caspian lamprey" CPFC per 100 g. Calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates

Caspian lamprey is a jawless vertebrate species belonging to the class Cyclostomata. It lives in the Caspian Sea, as well as in rivers that flow into it.

Caspian lamprey has a long eel-like body, covered with slime and mucous bumps. It has small eyes, seven gill openings on the sides of the head, and small teeth.

Caspian lamprey can reach up to 1 meter in length and up to 1.5 kg in weight. It has a dark gray or black color on the back and a silvery-white color on the belly.

Caspian lamprey is a predator that feeds on fish, including juveniles of sturgeon. It can also feed on mollusks and other invertebrates.

The Caspian lamprey has significant commercial value as a target for sport and amateur fishing. It is also used as bait to catch larger fish.

However, Caspian lamprey is also threatened with extinction due to pollution and overfishing. It is listed in the Russian Red Book as a threatened species.

Culinary use

Caspian lamprey is not a traditional food product in Russia, but it is consumed in some countries. It is fried, baked, stewed, or marinated. However, due to its slimy coating and distinctive flavor, it is not very popular.

Nutritional properties

Caspian lamprey contains useful substances such as vitamins (A, D, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12), minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, sodium, potassium), and fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6). However, its consumption should be moderate, as it also contains cholesterol and purines.

Contraindications

Caspian lamprey is contraindicated for people with allergies to fish or seafood, as well as with gastrointestinal diseases such as stomach ulcers or duodenal ulcers, gastritis, or pancreatitis.

Storage

Caspian lamprey should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 0 to +5 °C for no more than 24 hours.