Tuna in a can cost maybe .70 a can.. Tuna raw cost about 3 times that much. Same goes with Mackeral and other fishes. Why?
2007-03-24 15:52:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Whatever the type of fish, the processing involved in canning it is cheaper than the costs of refrigerating, shipping, storing etc. of fresh fish.
Also, If you're buying fresh fish (again, any type), you're looking for the biggest, most appealing, blemish-free fish you can find. No so with canning. Fish that are too small, or that have been mildly damaged (although still edible) are perfect for canning, because nobody would likely buy them otherwise.
2007-03-24 16:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by What the Deuce?! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Canned fish can stay on a shelf for a very long time. It costs stores much more money to keep fresh fish. It must get to the store very quickly in a refrigerated truck. Someone has to clean it and keep it cold on ice to display. If it doesn't sell after a day or so they have to throw it away and it makes no profit for them. Cans of fish can be thrown in any old truck at any old time and sit on any old shelf until you want to buy it.
2007-03-24 16:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by stay@homechef 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A can of tuna is usually around 6 ounces, the can itself is probably 2 0unces, so your getting roughly 4 ounces for at least .70 to $1.49. You can get some types of fresh fish for $2.99 (on sale) and up for a whole pound (16 ounces) so sometimes its not cheaper. Besides that my guess would be because of the freshness , and better flavor.
2007-03-24 16:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kathryn S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is wonderful so you might make it at domicile yet i prefer to advise utilising purely imitation crab or vegetables. purely the main effective high quality uncooked fish is acceptable or secure for sushi ( that which isn't completely clean could have the "fishy" style and be a danger for nutrition borne ailment), this is why it costs plenty except you reside suitable on the sea or perhaps then sushi chefs undergo years of coaching to income a thank you to suitable practice uncooked fish. It does require a undeniable form of rice this is extensively available. you could likely discover bunches of suitable recipes on line.
2016-12-15 08:14:05 · answer #4 · answered by hume 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fresh fish has to be flown across the country or wherever before it spoils. A can can go on a truck and take weeks and it doesn't matter.
2007-03-24 16:01:29 · answer #5 · answered by Genie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are not fresh.
2007-03-24 15:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by MissyssiM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
canned fish is healthier
2007-03-24 16:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋