Izuzuki Diver, Satoshi Yamamoto, Japan
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Puffer fish a dangerous delicacy in Japan, it is known that the liver tetrodotoxin concentrations and also saxitoxin, a toxin that is absorbed and stored by resistant plankton filter feeders such as mussels.
The ovaries, liver and skin of puffer fish are highly toxic, the intestines are slightly toxic and the meat and testicles are harmless.
Tetrodotoxin, also known as fugugugift, is a neurotoxin that causes muscle weakness, movement coordination disorders, drop in blood pressure and clouding of consciousness as well as swallowing and breathing difficulties. After 6-24 hours death occurs through respiratory paralysis. Specific antidotes are not known
The degree of toxicity varies according to species, but also according to geographical area and season!
Takifugu poecilonotus inhabits rocky reefs near the coast in depths of very shallow water and is considered euryhalin.
The puffer fish reproduces in the Ariake Sea in Japan.
Synonyms:
Fugu poecilonotum (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Fugu poecilonotus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Tetraodon poecilonotus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Puffer fish can produce toxins such as tetrodotoxin and saxitoxin and accumulate them in the skin, gonads and liver.
The toxin tetrodotoxin, which is contained in the fugu, is 1000 times more toxic than cyanide and there is no antidote serum, death then occurs by respiratory paralysis
The degree of toxicity varies depending on the species, but also on the geographical area and season.
We recommend that you never prepare puffer fish yourself, as the risk of fatal poisoning is far too great.
If you still absolutely want to eat puffer fish meat (fugu), then the fish should only be slaughtered by a Japanese special chef with a license and several years of training.
Only the training of these special chefs can guarantee the correct slaughter, complete removal and proper disposal of all toxic parts of the fish.
The ovaries, liver and skin of puffer fish are highly toxic, the intestines are slightly toxic and the meat and testicles are harmless.
Tetrodotoxin, also known as fugugugift, is a neurotoxin that causes muscle weakness, movement coordination disorders, drop in blood pressure and clouding of consciousness as well as swallowing and breathing difficulties. After 6-24 hours death occurs through respiratory paralysis. Specific antidotes are not known
The degree of toxicity varies according to species, but also according to geographical area and season!
Takifugu poecilonotus inhabits rocky reefs near the coast in depths of very shallow water and is considered euryhalin.
The puffer fish reproduces in the Ariake Sea in Japan.
Synonyms:
Fugu poecilonotum (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Fugu poecilonotus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Tetraodon poecilonotus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Puffer fish can produce toxins such as tetrodotoxin and saxitoxin and accumulate them in the skin, gonads and liver.
The toxin tetrodotoxin, which is contained in the fugu, is 1000 times more toxic than cyanide and there is no antidote serum, death then occurs by respiratory paralysis
The degree of toxicity varies depending on the species, but also on the geographical area and season.
We recommend that you never prepare puffer fish yourself, as the risk of fatal poisoning is far too great.
If you still absolutely want to eat puffer fish meat (fugu), then the fish should only be slaughtered by a Japanese special chef with a license and several years of training.
Only the training of these special chefs can guarantee the correct slaughter, complete removal and proper disposal of all toxic parts of the fish.
