Catfish is one of the most popular food ingredients in Indonesia.\nDelicious, nutritious, and easy to prepare, catfish has a long history\naround the world.<\/p>\n
There are more than 2,000 species of catfish, found on every\ncontinent except Antarctica. In Indonesia, catfish generally live in\nfreshwater and are easy to cultivate at home.<\/p>\n
Citing Seafood Watch, catfish has a healthy fat profile. It has low\nsaturated fat content (about 1 gram per serving depending on the type)\nand is also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA (up to 300\nmilligrams per serving). This means that this fish also helps support\nheart health and brain function.<\/p>\n
However, research shows that catfish (Clarias sp. and other catfish\nspecies) are able to accumulate various pollutants such as heavy metals\nand persistent organic pollutants through water absorption, contaminated\nfood, and industrial waste, which can then accumulate in the fish\u2019s\ntissues.<\/p>\n
According to research published in Environmental Research, catfish\ncan accumulate pollutants such as PCBs, pesticides, and heavy metals\n(mercury, lead, cadmium) from contaminated water and sediment.<\/p>\n
Wild catfish from polluted rivers have a higher risk than catfish\nfrom cleaner waters.<\/p>\n
A study in the Paraopeba River (Brazil) reported that heavy metals\nsuch as Hg, Cd, Cr, Pb, and Zn accumulated in the tissues of catfish.\nThe content of heavy metals is often higher in internal organs, which\nindicates a potential health risk if consumed continuously.<\/p>\n
To avoid unnecessary worry when consuming catfish, choose fish that\nare cultivated in clean and monitored ponds. This is because the health\nrisks in catfish generally come from exposure to environmental\npollutants, not from the fish itself.<\/p>\n
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