Roopchand / Red Bellied Piranha

Fish with good meat quality & great taste found commonly across almost all parts of India. Inspite of being a commoner, the Roopchand is a model when it comes to looks and taste.

Fish with good meat quality & great taste found commonly across almost all parts of India. Inspite of being a commoner, the Roopchand is a model when it comes to looks and taste. Chinese Pomfret / Roopchand is a seawater fish with one single bone. Found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. Pomfrets have flat bodies and deeply forked tails. They are cooked fresh and are either fried or steamed. They do not have a strong odor and aftertaste that most of the saltwater fish have. It is a popular menu item in hotels in tamilnadu. Pomfrets are usually prepared whole after removing the inner organs from the fish’s body. The fish is at its best taste when they are cooked fresh.

Medical advantages

High in nutrients | Vitamin D and protein | the Omega-3 fatty acids | Protects your brain | Essential nutrients | Boosts mood and keeps depression | Reduces risk of autoimmune diseases | Your skin looks great | Decrease the Risk of Heart Disease | Chinese Pomfrets are high in Omega-3