Sprats in oil. Recipe for potato cakes with sprats

It is no exaggeration to say that the taste of sprat sign each of our compatriot. The shops are literally littered with assorted canned fish products, among which the most preferred by many Russians given sprota in oil. The quality and taste of canned smoked product production is very thin, depending on the manufacturer, including its integrity, so the risk of poor product very great. Today the project �test Purchase� - www.zakupka.tv especially for Ofcouse.Roux - will reveal to You some secrets how to avoid mistakes when choosing a sprat in oil.

Composition and properties
For those who want to buy quality sprats in oil, you should carefully study the markings she is marked on the lid - it's not that other, as the encrypted content information. One should focus on her, not on colorful pictures. Because the label, which we should in principle help, very easy to remove, and just as easily put new and we have, for example, instead of cheap sardines "magically" can get the jar from more expensive sprats.

In the first row of marking the date of manufacture, i.e. day, month and year. It is worth mentioning that all fish canned goods must be the letter P represents the sign of the Fish production. If you are in doubt about the contents of the cans, please note on the second row marking. The first three digits is an assortment product code: for example, "Saira natural" has a number 308, "cod Liver oil" - 010, "Salmon natural D, "Sprats in oil" from the Baltic sprat - 137. If you meet the labeling C20, it is a sign of the product is low quality.. And finally, pay attention to the address of the manufacturer. Why is it important? Because it is better to take those cans, which are made where the fish was caught. These cans are made from fresh raw materials, and not from frozen.

Now about the composition. It should include: fish (usually sprat or herring), vegetable oil and salt. However, according to GOST number of fish in the pot should be at least 75%, that is, to float in the oil it should not. At home, opening a jar with sprats, carefully consider its contents. If the fish is crushed and more like porridge, then the sterilization of canned foods was broken temperature that adversely affects not only the appearance of the product, but also for its taste. However, a small number of fish with damaged skin is still valid.

If the fish is small, solid, has a nice Golden color and stacked in neat rows in front of you a quality product. Please note that different manufacturers sprats may vary in color: some darker, others lighter. The fact that all manufacturers use different technologies smoked. For example, St. Petersburg and Murmansk sprats are longer smoked, so the color is more dark, and the smell is most pronounced. And those that are produced in the Baltic States, - pale, because their time Smoking significantly shorter. The quality of sprat is not affected. The main thing is that the fish was not black with dark resin stains - this means that budget-conscious producers smoked it using cheaper pine sawdust - this product will taste bitter.

Packaging
The Bank must be perfect, must not have the slightest strain, the ideal must be the seams. If you noticed rust - please refrain from buying this product.
The bottom and cover the banks in any case should not be swollen. Otherwise the product is dangerous.

Label sprat in oil can be paper or made using lithography, but in any case lettering should be crisp and clear. If the letters when ingested on a paper label moisture, washed out - before you fake that may be hazardous to health.

Storage
Remember that even such UHT product as canned food has a shelf life. He is 24 months.

Now that You know all the secrets of correct choice of smoked sprats in oil, we offer You to prepare with us the most delicious pastries and potato cakes with sprats, which will be a unique addition to the holiday table!

Find these and many other tips and recipes You are always welcome on the official website of the project �test Purchase� www.zakupka.tv. To choose the best for themselves and their loved ones - it's easy! Hope You enjoy shopping and enjoy your meal.