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16/12/2004: "PRAWNS ..........Cockroach of the Sea"
Uncooked/raw/green prawns/shrimp should look like these, just minutes after coming aboard a trawler. The striped ones are tiger prawns, firmer/tougher than other varieties, the favourite of Asian gourmets.
At this time of year in Australia, a lot of prawns are purchased for summer foods. Those from the ocean, caught by fishing boats dragging nets across the bottom are called wild prawns.
These are healthier than imported farmed prawns which contain antibiotics, one being nitrofuran (used to treat urinary tract infections). No antibiotics in Australian farmed prawns due to cleaner ocean water here.
Imported prawns into Australia are tested for only one of several possible antibiotics. A loop-hole is imported prawns are not labelled as such. Lax laws which benefit retailers.
Cooked prawns have a chemical added to the water to prevent heads turning black.
Vannamei prawns are now flooding the world. An estimate eight million kg. arriving in Australia in November and December. This new food is an ugly "chicken of the sea".
Our wild prawns are exported to the countries that sell us the farmed rubbish, but now at lower prices than before.
Why are prawns cochroaches of the sea?
1.They feed upon dead things. 2. Being ocean-floor feeders their food is more likely to be polluted. 3. The meat is 'highly acidic' food building-up unwanted nasty acids. (Tip: Learn how this will effect your body).
