Arequipa – They offer 5,000 kilos of fish at reasonable prices

With the aim of promoting responsible consumption of aquatic products, the National Eating Fish A Ministry of Production, Program held this Saturday in Arequipa "The Fish" space where around 5,000 thousand kilos of fresh Bonito be promoted affordable , he said.

The Ministry of Production said, "The Fish" is a space that aims to bring seafood products to the entire population Arequipa, you can access fresh produce and affordable prices.

To do this there will be major players in the production chain of Fish, fishermen, private companies, restaurants, culinary institutes and the general public.

Artisanal fishers be offered five tons of nice. For its part, the National Program to Eating Fish strengthen best practices relating to the management, selection and sale of fish, filleting showing educational videos, stands selling model and live cooking shows.

In this way the public arequipeño also know the nutritional properties of this fish, and the importance and benefits of their consumption at every stage of life, the high nutritional value of this species and other oily fish, thanks to Omega3 and other nutrients.

This activity will take place on Saturday March 28 from 08:00 hours on Mayta Capac Square District of Miraflores.

It will be attended by industry authorities recognized chefs, private sector, education and culinary institutes are expected to convene 3,000 residents of Miraflores and surrounding districts.

Arequipa thus becomes the first region in Peru where he developed "The Fish", the second version of this meeting will be held in the City of Lima on Wednesday, April 1, and subsequently replicated in other regions of Peru.

Being seasonal, the Bonito is currently one of the most economic fish. It is also one of the most fatty Blue Fish: 6 grams of fat per 100 grams of edible portion. Its fat is rich in omega-3, which has multiple benefits for the body.

It is an important source of protein of high biological value, vitamins A, D and group B, such as B2, B3 and B12, which help different body processes.

Also contains minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine addition. Iron is important to prevent and reduce anemia.

SOURCE: Andina.com.pe