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Article: Lake Victoria perch.(Product Information)(Industry Overview)
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- Seafood Business
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- November 1, 2000
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This African export has a lot to offer: consistent pricing and supply, mild flavor, and lots of beneficial omega-3s
If you've been looking for a fish that's tailor-made for American tastes, you may want to look to Africa. That's the source of Lake Victoria perch, a mild, white-meated fish with a number of very attractive attributes, including year-round availability, reasonable pricing and a high level of heart-healthy omega 3.
"If someone tries this fish, they become a believer," says Arthur Luongo of Thaxton, a Miami-based importer. He describes the taste of Lake Victoria perch as a cross between snapper and grouper.
His enthusiasm is seconded ...