Fish scales
A fish scaler (also known as a fish scaler ) is a tool used to scale fish. It is mostly used in fishing , the fish processing industry and in the fish trade etc. as well as in fishing , and rarely in the household. It is available in various shapes and materials on the market, especially in specialist shops for fishing supplies or fishing accessories. The scratch-like tool is mostly made of metal or plastic , with the handle sometimes also being made of wood .
Using a Fischschuppers can cooked whole, cooked or to be grilled, before preparing the in fish scales are removed by the scales be resolved against the shed direction. This is particularly recommended for perch , salmon or pikeperch because of the stubborn comb scales. However, fish that are to be cooked blue are not scraped off.
As an alternative to using a special shaver, fish can also be shed with the back of a knife or chef's knife held transversely . In fishing, special scales made of metal or plastic are usually used; however, some anglers also use the back of a knife or homemade scrapers, such as a bottle cap nailed onto a stick . In most fish shops as well as in the fish departments of large supermarkets and department stores with service counters, etc., the shelling of fish bought there is usually taken over at the customer's request.
Web links
- Instructions for scaling fish on the website of a fish scaler manufacturer