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March 2007

Misconceptions About Sushi

1. It’s raw fish.
    Back before sushi was first introduced to the world outside of Japan, Japanese were topping pillows of seasoned rice with vegetables, cooked shellfish and choice pieces of fresh uncooked fish. So revolutionary was this concept of eating raw pieces of fish, that this completely stunned the world. However, one major misconception about sushi is that sushi means raw fish. Although sushi often times contains raw fish, sushi refers only to the rice. Sushi is rice combined with a seasoning composed predominantly of a mixture of vinegar and sugar. After seasoning, the rice can then be combined uniquely or in multiples with raw or cooked seafood, meat, vegetables, and even fruits. The possibilities are endless. The dish which is strictly raw fish is called sashimi.
2. All fish used in sushi is fresh.
    Although a lot of sushi is made with fresh fish, the FDA warns that fish, not including tuna, should first be frozen to -4°F for seven days or -30°F for 15 hours to kill parasites. These precautions have been established to protect consumers and allow them to feel safe when consuming raw fish. Because of these safety procedures restaurants, grocery stores and food service providers have turned to the use of frozen sushi. While freshly prepared sushi has a shelf life of two days or less, frozen sushi can be kept in the freezer for months. Therefore, though the sushi fish prepared at sushi restaurants may appear to be fresh, most have been previously frozen for your protection.
3. Frozen sushi isn’t authentic Japanese.
    A concern that has been voiced is that frozen sushi is an inauthentic, American version of Japanese sushi. It often surprises people to know that frozen sushi was first developed in Japan. Many Japanese companies, such as Takibun, Foodreams Inc. and Ajinomoto, have their own lines of frozen sushi. Companies all over the world, including countries in Asia, North America and Europe, are taking advantage of the versatility of frozen sushi and developing their own series of products. Sushi doesn’t have to be made in Japan in order for it to be authentic, nor does it have to be freshly made in order for it to taste good.

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Sushi Of The Month

California Roll

Crab meat, avocado, and asparagus, wrapped in nori (seaweed), surrounded by seasoned rice, lightly sprinkled with toasted white sesame seeds.
A great healthy snack, appetizer, or meal.
No preservatives and less than 50 calories per piece.
The highest quality sushi anytime you want...freezer to table in minutes.
Delicious fresh sushi-bar taste.

What can Banzai frozen sushi do for you?

Banzai Sushi is now available on Amazon.com!

Check it out and get the same great quality that you expect from Banzai. You can choose from our top five varieties: California, Pacific Shrimp, Seattle, Smoked Salmon and Futomaki. Packages are available with either two or four bags of 12 pieces where you choose the combination. Now you can enjoy the convenience of frozen sushi delivered to your home or work.

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