This might be the first time that a fish is getting
acupuncture. Japanese tunas are given samba-dancing lessons, their choicest
beef herds are treated to daily massages and now, in an effort to produce the
most delicious sushi in the world, Japanese tunas are to be given acupuncture.
It is said that the company in Osaka that patented the technique claimed that
calm tuna thrashed about less in their death throes. Once the fish have
received the brief treatment the blood becomes purer and the flesh has a better
flavour.
Toshiro Urabe, the president of the Osakana Planning
Company, said that the tuna do not need to be dosed with chemicals to keep them
tasting fresh during transportation. He added that the acupuncture can be used
on bream and the company plans to begin testing it on salmon. According to
Urabe the acupuncture would give Japanese fishermen a chance to compete in the
markets and their catch an added value.
It was first exhibited at the International Japan Seafood
Show but where the needles are inserted remains a secret. As the demand for
sushi has increased so the fishing of tunas and the markets have become more
stiff and competitive. The touch of acupuncture is just a market gimmick to
ahead with an edge.
So strange right? But I don't mind, my first love is still salmon , so please... can salmon have some acupuncture as well...lol....
