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Pangasius could play a major role in global surimi supply. Can Western markets be convinced to eat it?

Pangasius meets a lot of criteria, and new technology invented in the last couple of years has removed some of the hurdles previously associated with use of the fish in the surimi industry.

While the particular taste of pangasius in surimi can be overcome by blending it with pelagics such as sardine or mackerel, a "muddy" aftertaste can still remain if the raw material used for production is not carefully selected.
While the particular taste of pangasius in surimi can be overcome by blending it with pelagics such as sardine or mackerel, a "muddy" aftertaste can still remain if the raw material used for production is not carefully selected.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 8 November 2022, 04:00Updated 8 November 2022, 19:11
pangasiusFarmed whitefishSurimiPascal GuenneuguesVietnam