Tilapia farms and a reminder why we get fat! page

[Digby]

There's plenty of info in this article on tilapia farming, but in the third or fourth paragraph a very good reminder of why so many people are getting fat on our versions of the pellets.

The Flip Side of Tilapia, the Perfect Factory Fish - NYTimes.com

[belinda]

I'm glad I don't like tilapia. I like my fish to taste like fish.

[jimdunk]

Thanks for the post Digby. I've been eating that stuff, on occasion. I'll cross it off the list.

[DFH]

Doh!

First warning sign....That stuff is all over the place in Walmarts!

[HTownGirl]

Ugh, I bought a whole lot of it--hubby loves it, but I will be tossing it out.

[Digby]

I don't like tilapia, flounder, or catfish--most common in supermarkets, but occasionally eat farmed salmon.

[theholla]

I'm not too keen on tilapia - it's just too bland and mushy. While I don't think they're particularly healthy, I do see some utility in using them in aquaponic systems (which are pretty damn neat).

On the other hand, I love catfish, but I haven't seen the wild stuff around here lately. The farm-raised fish just don't have the same flavor.

[breadsauce]

So - presumably high in Omega 6??

[jens522]

So - presumably high in Omega 6??

Yes.