The demand for hilsa fish increases during monsoon compared to other times of the year. This fish is unique in taste, smell and even in terms of nutrition. It is also difficult to find people who do not like hilsa. At this time, almost everyone’s homes are made of hilsa bahari.
But when it comes to buying hilsa fish, more or less everyone gets worried. Many people cannot understand which is from the river and which is from the sea, which fish is delicious or which one has eggs.
Onok has the idea that there is a big difference in taste between river and sea hilsa. But all hilsa are delicious. Especially the bigger the hilsa, the better its taste.
Big hilsa is also called seasoned hilsa. And the hilsa which is available in the market during the rainy season is more delicious. According to experts, hilsa is at its best until hatching.
The taste of hilsa with eggs is comparatively less. However, the demand for fish with eggs is high. Many go to the market looking for fish with eggs. How to recognize egg hilsa?
The most likely time to get spawning fish is from August onwards. Then the hilsa spawning season begins. It continues till October. Although currently Hilsa is available in the market throughout the year.
Usually, the belly of the egg-bearing hilsa is slightly thicker, ie higher. The shape looks quite flat. Besides, if you press the belly of the hilsa with eggs, the eggs will come out through the anus. By verifying in this way, you can easily buy hilsa fish with eggs.
Like hilsa fish, its eggs also have various nutrients. From vitamin A, D to omega three fatty acids, you will find everything in fish eggs. Fish eggs even help to increase blood hemoglobin.
