We analyze every service’s total menu and seafood choice, though extra choices do not all the time imply higher. High quality is given extra weight than amount, particularly when you think about that some companies concentrate on a sure selection, equivalent to salmon, fish for sushi or contemporary lobster. We notice how simple it’s to navigate the seafood choice and the way easy the ordering course of is. We additionally bear in mind the extent of transparency of fish and seafood, together with these associated to sustainable improvement. Some companies supply detailed monitoring of their merchandise, whereas others present scant details about the origin of fish and seafood.
Testing of seafood supply companies is essentially anecdotal, however we have ordered at the very least one cargo of fish from each service on this checklist, typically two or three deliveries. An important factor is freshness, so we handle the scent, cooking and tasting of every piece of fish despatched from every service. If there are any subpar items of seafood, we’ll notice them. We additionally search for any indicators of inadequate packaging.
Untimely thawing, melting ice and cross-contamination are severe issues with seafood provide, so we search for well-sealed fish which might be totally frozen on arrival. If it’s a contemporary seafood supply, we be sure that the ice packs or frozen cooler bag usually are not melted or broken and the fish remains to be chilly to the contact.