Checking Quality

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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  1. Frozen products should be frozen, not thawed, when received.
  2. Look for fresh, sweet odor or none at all. Strong, fishy odor means poor handling.
  3. Items should be well wrapped, with no freezer burn.
  4. Some frozen fish is glazed with a thin layer of ice to prevent drying. Check for shiny surface to make sure glaze has not melted off or evaporated.