Glossary F
Deutsch: Fisch
Fish are gill-bearing aquatic craniate animals that lack limbs with digits. They form a sister group to the tunicates, together forming the olfactores. Included in this definition are the living hagfish, lampreys, and cartilaginous and bony fish as well as various extinct related groups.
Deutsch: Fischbällchen / Español: Albóndigas de pescado / Português: Bolinhos de peixe / Français: Boulettes de Poisson / Italiano: Polpette di Pesce
Fish Balls in the food context refer to a popular street food and culinary ingredient found in many cultures around the world. Made from pounded or ground fish meat that has been seasoned, shaped into balls, and then cooked, fish balls can be boiled, fried, steamed, or grilled. The type of fish used can vary widely, often depending on regional preferences and availability. Fish balls are commonly served in soups, as part of noodle dishes, skewered and deep-fried as street food, or accompanied by various dipping sauces.
Deutsch: Fischöl / Español: Aceite de pescado / Português: Óleo de peixe / Français: Huile de poisson / Italiano: Olio di pesce
Fish oil is a dietary supplement derived from the tissues of oily fish, renowned for its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). As a cornerstone of nutritional science, it bridges traditional dietary practices with modern evidence-based health recommendations, playing a pivotal role in cardiovascular, cognitive, and inflammatory health. Its extraction, refinement, and application are governed by stringent food safety and quality standards to ensure efficacy and consumer safety.
Fiske Torvet means "Fish Market" in Norwegian where fresh fish and seafoods are sold straight from the seas and fjords of Norway.
In the Philippines, we buy fresh fish and seafoods from so called "Palengke" or "Wet Market" where most fresh produced can be brought. Nowadays, fresh fishes and seafoods are also available in big Supermarkets.