Quality and safety of freshwater fish in multiple-purpose water bodies of the Kama water basin

Abstract

The article emphasizes that fish is not only a tasty and nutritious product, but also an important   part of Russian culture and traditions. The reduction in fish consumption in Russia over the past 10 years is caused, among other things, by the low level of public awareness of its benefits. This also applies to freshwater fish, the consumer properties of which are underestimated. The Government of the Russian Federation has set the task of expanding measures to stimulate the development of the fisheries complex, with an emphasis on increasing the production and consumption of fish products on the domestic market. Measures to popularize and promote fish products, including products from multi-purpose reservoirs, will significantly increase the per capita consumption rate by citizens of the country. The growth in the production and consumption of fish products, which are perishable and difficult to transport food products, should be ensured by monitoring their quality and safety.