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Why are Japanese chefs careful when preparing the globefish called fugu?
fugu has ttx in it, so chefs cant cut themselves
Where is the poison located on a fugu fish?
Recent evidence has shown that tetrodotoxin (the poison present with fugu) is produced by certain bacteria and that these are the source of the toxin in pufferfish like fugu. It is speculated that the fugu picked up the bacteria by consuming other animals were contaminated with the bacteria - which doesn't hurt them because they have developed an immunity to the toxin. Some aquaculture farmers manage to produce "toxin free" fugu by keeping them away from the bacteria. The poison seems to accumulate in the organs (such as the liver and ovaries) and skin of the fugu. If improperly prepared, the toxin can spread to other parts of the fish.
Why do the Japanese eat puffer fish?
Japanese eat puffer fish, known as fugu, for its unique taste and texture. Despite being potentially lethal due to the presence of tetrodotoxin, the Japanese have strict regulations and licensed chefs who are trained to properly prepare the fish to remove toxic parts. It is considered a delicacy in Japan and is often served in specialized fugu restaurants.
Are blowfish poisonous to eat?
Fugu (Blowfish or Pufferfish) contains lethal amounts of the poison tetrodotoxin in the organs, especially the liver area and ovaries, and also the skin. The poison, a sodium channel blocker, paralyzes the muscles while the victim stays fully conscious, and eventually dies from asphyxiation. Currently, there is no known antidote, and the standard medical approach is to try to support the respiratory and circulatory system until the poison wears off. As of 2008, advances in fugu research and farming have allowed some farmers to mass produce non-toxic fugu. Researchers surmised that fugu's tetrodotoxin came from eating other animals that had the tetrodotoxin-laden bacteria, and developed immunity over time. Many farmers now are producing 'poison-free' fugu by keeping the fugu away from tetrodotoxin-laden bacteria. Usuki, a town in Ōita Prefecture, became famous for selling non-poisonous fugu. No one has been poisoned eating it yet. -From the Wikipedia entry for Fugu.
What the posions name for puffer fish?
The name for the poisonous puffer fish is a fugu fish. The poison that is carried by the fish is tetradotoxin. The fugu fish is a delicacy in Japan and must be carefully prepared so that the poisons are removed.
What is the poison in a blowfish?
The poison in a blowfish is called, "tetrodotoxin" and can be lethal. Strict regulation for the preparation of blowfish (or Fugu) exists in many countries. Preparation has, on occasion, actually led to death.
Is fugu poisonous?
Yes, fugu is poisonous, but if prepared properly then it is safe to eat.
What is known as fugu to the Japanese?
"Fugu" is the Japanese word for "blowfish". PCH: Pufferfish
What is fugu poisoning?
when a person eats the flesh of a fugu, also known as a puffer fish, which contains lethal toxins.
What do fugu eat?
The fugu fish is an extremely poisonous fish found in the waters off Japan. Fugu fish, also called puffer fish, eat other fish, small crustaceans, and plankton.
What does fugu taste like?
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Who eats fugu puffer fish?
Japanese
