During Lent, the consumption of fish and seafood increases, so the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) monitors prices of the most in-demand products. This week, they are presenting consumers with the minimum and maximum prices for dogfish.
It is a white, lean, and easily digestible fish, rich in high-biological-value protein, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B12. It is low in calories (approximately 85 kcal per 100g), so it helps control weight, as well as strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular health, making it ideal for healthy and sports diets.
In culinary terms, it is highly valued for being boneless, having only a central cartilage, which makes it easy to eat. It is commonly prepared marinated, fried, in empanadas, or in the traditional “pan de cazón” (dogfish bread) originating from the state of Campeche.
As part of its extensive culinary recipe collection, Profeco’s “Dish Wise” program includes the recipe, which is available for preparation at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kYJrM0lC-0&t=100s.
For the monitoring, the survey was conducted from March 17 to 20, and the national average price of dogfish was $161.69 pesos per kilo.
The lowest prices were found at Ley supermarket in Saltillo, Coahuila, at $114.90 pesos per kilo; at S-Mart supermarket in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, at $114.99 pesos per kilo; and at Cepesmar fish market in León, Guanajuato, at $120.00 pesos per kilo.
Meanwhile, the highest prices were found at the Morelos Public Market in Toluca, State of Mexico, at $280.00 pesos per kilo; followed by the Hidalgo Public Market in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, at $260.00 pesos per kilo; and at the Central de Abasto in the Iztapalapa borough, Mexico City, at $210.00 pesos per kilo.
Source: forocoatza
