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MargaretR

12-06-2008 21:19

Fish? and Chips

When I was browsing MySupermarket to make up a Tesco delivery order, I noticed a special offer
Tesco Fish and Chips - 5of, for £4

I am not accustomed to buying ready meals but thought this one was worth trying because 'no artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives'

I wondered 'how can they do it at that price? - must be what is known as a 'loss leader'

After dishing it up and tasting it (and serving 90% of it to the cat), I realise that you only get what you pay for.

The chips were - well - chips and OK, but the fish!
... it looked like haddock but there were a lot of 'grey bits', and it was mushy textured.

A search of the packaging does not identify the fish used
Does anyone know?

Royboy39

12-06-2008 21:23

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 591922)

When I was browsing MySupermarket to make up a Tesco delivery order, I noticed a special offer
Tesco Fish and Chips - 5of, for £4

I am not accustomed to buying ready meals but thought this one was worth trying because 'no artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives'

I wondered 'how can they do it at that price? - must be what is known as a 'loss leader'

After dishing it up and tasting it (and serving 90% of it to the cat), I realise that you only get what you pay for.

The chips were - well - chips and OK, but the fish!

... it looked like haddock but there were a lot of 'grey bits', and it was mushy textured.

A search of the packaging does not identify the fish used
Does anyone know?

Bleached Tuna....:confused::)

BERNADETTE

12-06-2008 21:38

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No idea but the title of the thread has just made me hungry:(

MargaretR

12-06-2008 21:39

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE (Post 591952)

No idea but the title of the thread has just made me hungry:(

Do you want a gift of the other 4? :D

BERNADETTE

12-06-2008 21:46

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 591955)

Do you want a gift of the other 4? :D

Thanks most kindly for the offer but think I will pass:)

emamum

12-06-2008 21:52

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Alaskan Pollack?

Ive had a nosy and thats what it says.

and heres what wiki says about pollack....

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Atlantic pollock is largely considered to be a white fish, although it is a fairly strongly flavored one. In the United Kingdom it has previously been largely consumed as an economic and versatile alternative to cod and haddock in the West Country, elsewhere being known mostly for its traditional use as "Pollack for puss / coley for the cat." However, in recent years pollock has become more popular due to over-fishing of cod and haddock. It can now be found in most supermarkets as fresh fillets or pre-prepared freezer items.

Because of its slightly gray color pollock is often prepared, as in Norway, as fried fish balls or if juvenile sized maybe breaded with oatmeal and fried as in Shetland. Year old fish are traditionally split, salted and dried over a peat hearth in Orkney where their texture becomes wooden and somewhat phosphorescent. The fish can also be salted and smoked and achieve a salmon like orange color as is the case in Germany where the fish is also known as seelachs or sea salmon.

Alaskan pollock has a much milder taste, whiter color and lower oil content. High quality, single frozen whole Alaskan pollock fillets may be layered into a block mold and deep frozen to produce fish blocks that are used throughout Europe and North America as the raw material for high quality breaded and battered fish products. Lower quality, double-frozen fillets or minced trim pieces may also be frozen in block forms and used as raw material for lower quality, low-cost breaded and battered fish sticks, portions, etc.

Single frozen Alaskan Pollock is considered to be the premier raw material for surimi; the most common use of surimi in the United States is "imitation crabmeat" (also known as crab stick).

Alaskan pollock is commonly used in the fast food industry, for example the fish filet of Dairy Queen,[2] Arby's, and Burger King are also made from Alaskan pollock. As stated on the packaging of the product, McDonald's uses Hoki and/or pollock in their Filet-O-Fish sandwich.[3]

MargaretR

12-06-2008 21:58

Re: Fish? and Chips

So.... a delicacy for some !!!- pollocks :D
Thanks for the info - my cat is a gourmet puss

Royboy39

12-06-2008 21:58

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 591955)

Do you want a gift of the other 4? :D

Margeret shame on you...........you did'nt read the label....Take it back and hit em with it. :)

emamum

12-06-2008 21:59

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heres the whole ingredients for you as well....

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Chips (60%), Alaska Pollack (22%), Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Wheat Starch, Salt, Maize Flour, Mustard Flour, Raising Agent (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Dextrose, Dried Skimmed Milk, Yeast Extract, Pepper Extract, Yeast.

Chips contains: Potato, Sunflower Oil.

MargaretR

12-06-2008 22:02

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Originally Posted by emamum23 (Post 591972)

heres the whole ingredients for you as well....

Thank goodness - nothing toxic :)
unless it was caught near Sellafield:eek:

PS if my cat glows in the dark tonight I will know

Royboy39

12-06-2008 22:03

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Originally Posted by emamum23 (Post 591972)

heres the whole ingredients for you as well....

Looks like you bought some. :confused:

emamum

12-06-2008 22:05

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nope..... found it online.

MargaretR

12-06-2008 22:07

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All that info wasn't on the pack - they might not sell them if they did put it on
Was like eating blotting paper

Bonnyboy

12-06-2008 22:14

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 591983)

All that info wasn't on the pack - they might not sell them if they did put it on
Was like eating blotting paper

Stop whinging woman, make a butty out of it next time :D

MargaretR

12-06-2008 22:52

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Originally Posted by Bonnyboy (Post 591986)

Stop whinging woman, make a butty out of it next time :D

I wouldn't spoil my delicious homemade brioche with that muck :eek:

Padiham Lass

13-06-2008 01:34

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Originally Posted by emamum23 (Post 591963)

Alaskan Pollack?...

I think it's Gordon Ramsey or one of the other TV chefs who really rate Pollock as an alternative to Cod.

I bought some to use in a fish curry, but I can't say I was over impressed.

Benipete

13-06-2008 01:52

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I thought Blue Whiting was used as a substitute for Cod.May be wrong again.

jaysay

13-06-2008 10:18

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 592014)

I wouldn't spoil my delicious homemade brioche with that muck :eek:

Home made brioche, hell Margaret I'll have to invite you round for tea, if you bring some brioche with you:D

jaysay

13-06-2008 10:22

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Well for a few weeks now I've been getting Ross cod filets and Ant Bessies oven chips and they're very tasty, they seem a lot better than the muck Margaret got:D

cashman

13-06-2008 10:23

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if yer buying battered fish frozen margaret,theres only "Youngs" worth paying for in my opinion.;) now that is too good fer yer pussy.

jaysay

13-06-2008 10:48

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 592171)

if yer buying battered fish frozen margaret,theres only "Youngs" worth paying for in my opinion.;) now that is too good fer yer pussy.

cashy you've just jogged my memory, its Youngs that Ive been gettng not Ross and it is very good just like Chip Shop fish

MargaretR

13-06-2008 10:53

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I appreciate the info chaps - thanks
I should have guessed that men would know best about 'convenience' food:D

jaysay

13-06-2008 11:32

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 592187)

I appreciate the info chaps - thanks
I should have guessed that men would know best about 'convenience' food:D

Especially when they're on there own Margaret:rolleyes:

panther

13-06-2008 11:49

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If anyone ever buys fish, make sure its 100% COD fillet(or whatever fish ya get), otherwise if ya get 100% FISH fillet it could be any fish also the eyes, brians, guts.......etc.....ewwww

Lilly

13-06-2008 21:32

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That sounds vile, Margaret.

Never again eh? :(

lindsay ormerod

13-06-2008 21:35

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Originally Posted by panther (Post 592200)

If anyone ever buys fish, make sure its 100% COD fillet(or whatever fish ya get), otherwise if ya get 100% FISH fillet it could be any fish also the eyes, brians, guts.......etc.....ewwww

Wouldn't want "brians" in my fish ! :rolleyes:

Lilly

13-06-2008 21:37

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Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 592470)

Wouldn't want "brians" in my fish ! :rolleyes:

Lol....Brian's what? :D

MargaretR

13-06-2008 21:41

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The cat has enjoyed the other 4 - amazing how little mush was inside the batter

cashman

14-06-2008 14:42

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 592187)

I appreciate the info chaps - thanks
I should have guessed that men would know best about 'convenience' food:D

its a bit dearer margaret, but a LOT better.;)

MargaretR

21-06-2008 15:06

Re: Fish? and Chips

I have taken note of the advice and 'splashed out' buying
Cod in Mediterranean Sauce £2
The sauce was southern side of the Med - Moroccan boiled sweaty socks
Even the cat wouldn't eat this one :eek:

Benipete

21-06-2008 15:22

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 596186)

I thought the advice was Youngs cod in batter/breadcrumbs.:jimbo:

entwisi

21-06-2008 17:00

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we've been byuying teh Vietnamese River Cobbler that Tesco sell. Just dust in seasoned flour and fry for a couple of minutes and its lovely. delicate flesh with a nice haddock-esque taste. Never had a bone in it either.

Its also dead cheap at ~£2.50 a lb. :D

I've also used it in a Thai fish curry with some mussels, king prawns spinach and peppers and it was delicious.

MargaretR

25-06-2008 19:45

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Well gents - I take my hat off to you-
Youngs cod in batter - delicious!! - and only 87p per portion

Eric	25-06-2008 20:58

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Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 591927)

Bleached Tuna....:confused::)

Nah, probably Dolphin;)

Eric	25-06-2008 21:02

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If you want real fish, do what I do ... go out and catch some:thumbsup:

jaysay

26-06-2008 16:40

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 598381)

Well gents - I take my hat off to you-
Youngs cod in batter - delicious!! - and only 87p per portion

I had the same last night as well Margaret, Together with Aunt Bessies oven chips and a tin of mushies as well, can't beat it:)

Benipete

26-06-2008 16:50

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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 598440)

If you want real fish, do what I do ... go out and catch some:thumbsup:

Just not the same from the Leeds Liverpool canal.:confused:

Eric	26-06-2008 19:42

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Originally Posted by Benipete (Post 598761)

Just not the same from the Leeds Liverpool canal.:confused:

I quess the toxic waste adds a lttle flavor ... I think I mentioned this before, but when I was young ... oh, so many moons ago ... we used to call the Hyndburn, the Stink; so that is probably a no no for fishing. There must be somewhere you guys can fish. I can't imagine life without fishing ... or fishing without a cooler full of beer:theband:

cmonstanley

26-06-2008 19:49

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fish and chips £2.00 from the oaklea chippy thatll do me..

Benipete

26-06-2008 19:53

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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 598878)

Best we can hope for is for Asda to move the frozen fish into the beer aisle.:hehetable

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