Plastic or Foil: Which is Better for Wrapping Fish?

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The discussion centers on the effectiveness of plastic versus aluminum foil for wrapping fish to maintain freshness. Participants concluded that neither material is optimal for preserving fish; instead, fish should be kept in salted ice to prolong freshness. Additionally, using thermocol boxes can help minimize heat exposure. The consensus emphasizes that maintaining very cold, moist air is crucial for fish preservation.

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what is the best material to keep the fish fresh, longer, plastic or aluminium foil?
 
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Humayra said:
what is the best material to keep the fish fresh, longer, plastic or aluminium foil?
Have you done any research on this? What have you found out?
 
Humayra said:
what is the best material to keep the fish fresh, longer, plastic or aluminium foil?
Ice.
Neither of the above do much.
 
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As @Tom.G has stated, fish is preserved in salted ice. The system can be kept in thermocol boxes so as to reduce entry of heat from outside. That's what I have seen most of the time. Mostly, even no thermocol is used.
 
I had a friend years ago who called the local newspaper "the Springfield Fishwrap."
 
Humayra said:
what is the best material to keep the fish fresh, longer, plastic or aluminium foil?

Neither. I wrap mine in very cold, moist air.

Zz.
 
Is this the time to recommend the Two and Half Men episode "Fish In A Drawer"?
 

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