How to choose cod liver: the best producers, rating

Cod liver is the second most popular product after saury in the canned fish department. It is full of many useful vitamins, micro and macro elements, however, if you choose a low quality product, you can be unpleasantly surprised. The organization "Roskachestvo" conducted an inspection of canned food in stores, and identified several of the best products, and also determined their compliance with GOST standards. So that you can easily and simply choose cod liver, we have compiled a rating and selected the 9 best canned food, as well as give some useful recommendations.

TOP 9 best cod liver producers

№ 9. "New Ocean"

Canned fish "New Ocean" is produced by the "Bosco-seafood" company for sale in the "Perekrestok" retail chain of stores. The composition and microbiological parameters of the product are 100% compliant with the standards. It contains no harmful substances and antibiotics. The total amount of cod liver in one can is 54% - this figure is fully consistent with the declared "Roskachestvo". Canned food contains a large amount of vitamins A and E, as well as fatty acids. The product has a delicate, juicy texture. Any foreign taste and smell are absent.

No. 8. Bering

Canned fish are made from pieces of liver and are sold not only online, but also in offline stores. The product is completely free of toxic elements and harmful components, and the results of the microbiological test carried out are 100% satisfactory. There are no antibiotics in the composition. The organization "Roskachestvo" conducted DNA tests, during which it was found that the product consists of cod liver, and not of any other components.

No. 7. "Aquatoria"

Aquatoria canned food is sold in many stores, including online stores. The composition of the product fully complies with what is stated on the package and meets all standards and requirements. Inspections were carried out, during which it turned out that the percentage of fish liver content in canned food is 62% - this is a high indicator that meets the requirements of GOST. Canned food is suitable for a nutritious diet and contains a wide variety of vitamins, micro- and macroelements. There is no foreign taste or smell in the product.

No. 6. "5 seas"

Natural canned fish made in Iceland. The composition is fully consistent with the declared, it does not contain harmful components, bacteria and toxic substances. When carrying out DNA analysis, fish cells of the cod class were found, the type of liver corresponds to the declared one. The mass fraction of liver in one jar is 42%, however, according to Roskachestvo standards, it should be at least 50%. Canned food contains a sufficient amount of vitamins and nutrients, as well as minerals. However, it lacks vitamin E, which is found in other foods of the same type. The taste and smell of the product is pleasant.

No. 5. "Ultramarine"

Canned food of the Ultramarine brand meets the established standards and is of high quality. Antibiotics and other components harmful to health were not found in the composition. Natural cod liver is an excellent delicacy that has a bright, rich taste. Cod liver can be used to prepare delicious meals for children and adults. The composition contains unsaturated fats, vitamins, and iodine. It also contains heparin, which normalizes blood clotting.

No. 4. "ICAN"

A delicious delicacy from ICAN is cod liver that can be used for making sandwiches or salads. The percentage of the liver in the jar is 40%, and the oil is 60%.

No. 3. "Delicious canned food"

Murmansk-style cod liver is an excellent and fresh food for adults and children. The main advantage is a delicate, light taste and the absence of a third-party smell, as well as a strong fishy taste. There is no bitterness that can be found in other products of the same type. The product has a paste-like consistency with a low oil content.

No. 2. "Auchan"

The product from the company "Auchan" is of high quality, contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals necessary for the body. The product is manufactured in Murmansk by the Parus company. The jar contains several pieces of liver that float in oil. The product is suitable for making delicious sandwiches or salads. Additional processing of the product is not required - you can use it immediately after opening the can, however, you must follow the expiration dates indicated on the packaging. The manufacturer indicates two terms - without opening, and after opening, provided that the cod liver is stored in the refrigerator.

No. 1. "NORD PILIGRIM"

The product is made from high-quality, chilled raw materials, in strict accordance with GOST. Cod liver is a delicacy that not only has a pleasant, delicate taste, but is also very useful for the body. The product contains a large amount of microelements and vitamins useful for the body, as well as Omega 3 acids. The product meets the requirements 100% and is of high quality. Cod liver "NORD PILIGRIM" is produced in Murmansk, which guarantees high quality and freshness of conservation - the fish is processed immediately after catching, and the offal is immediately sent to the cannery.

How to choose cod liver

Using simple recommendations, you can choose a high quality product without even opening a can of canned food:

1. First of all, you need to make sure that the jar contains really cod liver, and not other, cheaper fish. To do this, look at the factory markings, which are always printed on the lid. The code at the beginning of the second row must contain numbers - 010, which correspond to the product “Natural cod liver”. If these numbers are not there, then the composition is different.
2. It is recommended to buy premium products, even if the bank costs 20-50 rubles more. For the preparation of canned food of the first grade, frozen liver is used, from which a juicy, delicate and tasty product is obtained.
3. When choosing a can of canned food, you should give preference to the one where it says "made from fresh cod liver".
4. It is best to choose products made in Murmansk. Fish is caught in this city, which means that the product will be fresh.
5. “Murmansk-style liver”, which can be found on sale, often resembles pate in consistency, however, the product fully complies with GOST standards.
6. You can shake the jar before buying. If you hear a gurgle, it means there is a lot of oil and little liver inside.

Following these recommendations, you can recognize a low-quality product while still in the store, and refuse to buy, choosing instead high-quality cod liver.