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  1. Healthline
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    Swai Fish: Should You Eat or Avoid It? - Healthline

    • Swai can contain high levels of antibiotics and chemicals. Other types of fish may provide better nutrients.
      Swai fish is both affordable and pleasant tasting.… See more

    What Is Swai and Where Does It Come From?

    Swai is a white-fleshed, moist fish that has a firm texture and neutral flavor. Therefore, it easily takes on the flavor of other ingredients (1).
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    Nutritional Value

    Eating fish is generally encouraged as it supplies lean protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fat.
    The protein content of swai is average compared t… See more

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    Concerns About Swai Fish Farming

    The effect of swai fish farms on the ecosystem is a major concern (13).
    The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program lists swai as a fish that should be a… See more

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    Antibiotics Are Heavily Used During Production

    When swai and other fish are grown on crowded fish farms, the risk of infectious diseases in the fish increases.
    In one study, 70–80% of swai samples exported t… See more

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    What does A Swai fish look like?
    Before being filleted for market consumption, swai fish have dark scales that closely resemble tilapia in color. Its body is also iridescent and has two striped lines along it. Hence, the names iridescent shark catfish and striped pangasius. When raw, swai is delicate, tender, and is light-beige in color.
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    What is swai, and where does it come from? Swai is a white-fleshed, moist fish with a firm texture and neutral flavor. It easily takes on the flavor of other ingredients. It’s native to Asia’s Mekong River. However, swai available to consumers is commonly produced on fish farms in Vietnam.

    Swai Fish: Should You Eat or Avoid It? - Healthline

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    Where do Swai fish originate?
    Swai fish is native to the Mekong river in Southeast Asia, but most Swai fish comes from Vietnam, where they are farmed in the Mekong Delta. The mass production of these fish in poorly regulated farms can have both environmental consequences and potential health risks.

    What Is a Swai Fish? • Earth.com

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    Is a SWAI fish the same as an American catfish?
    The swai fish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) is sometimes called 'Asian catfish' and is a close relative of the American catfish (in the family Ictaluridae ). However, it is in a different family than American catfish.

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    What does A Swai fish look like?
    Before being filleted for market consumption, swai fish have dark scales that closely resemble tilapia in color. Its body is also iridescent and has two striped lines along it. Hence, the names iridescent shark catfish and striped pangasius. When raw, swai is delicate, tender, and is light-beige in color.

    What Is Swai Fish? All You Need To Know Before Eating It

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    Are SWAI fish bred and raised in fish farms?
    Most swai fish are bred and raised in fish farms. Fish farms are typically caged or confined areas that are susceptible to infections. To prevent losses, fish farmers combat these threats by using antibiotics. The practice raises the risk of promoting antibiotic resistance in humans.

    Swai Fish: Taste, Safety Concerns, How to Decide - Verywell Health

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    How much does a Swai fish cost?
    Swai fish is a relatively inexpensive edible fish, costing around two dollars per pound. It is a relative of the catfish and has become one of the most common whitefish in the United States, even if you have never heard of it. (Compared with $10-20 per pound for many other common species of edible fish).

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    Is fish swai the same as tilapia?
    If shopping in North America, one can find fresh tilapia, but swai will always be found frozen. Taste and texture-wise there's not a huge difference, especially when the sauce is the star of the dish. The fish swai most resembles the basic Southern catfish.

    What Is Swai Fish? - The Spruce Eats

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    What Is Swai Fish? All You Need To Know Before Eating It

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  4. Dr. Axe
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    Swai Fish: Healthy or Unhealthy to Eat - Dr. Axe

    Apr 21, 2024 · Swai fish is a type of white fish with a mild flavor and flaky texture. It’s a freshwater fish that’s native to Vietnamese rivers and a type of catfish. It’s also called Vietnamese catfish, basa fish and iridescent shark, but it’s neither …

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  5. Verywell Health
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    Swai Fish: Taste, Safety Concerns, How to Decide

    Dec 7, 2023 · Swai fish, scientifically known as Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, is a river-farmed catfish native to the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. It is also known as pangasius, basa, and traa. However, swai …

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  6. The Spruce Eats
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    What Is Swai Fish? - The Spruce Eats

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  8. mindbodygreen
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    Swai Fish Benefits, Downsides & How To Avoid Mislabelling

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  9. Natural Food Series
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    Swai Fish: Should You Eat or Avoid It? - Natural Food Series

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  10. Earth.com
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    What Is a Swai Fish? - Earth.com

    Swai fish is native to the Mekong river in Southeast Asia. However, most swai fish comes from Vietnam, where they are farmed in the Mekong Delta. These fish farms are poorly regulated, leading to various issues. The mass …

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    Swai (Pangasius, Basa, or Tra): Benefits and Risks - Health

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  12. Tasting Table
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    What Is Swai And Is It A Nutritious Fish? - Tasting Table

    Oct 11, 2023 · Swai is a large freshwater fish in the Pangasius genus, a close cousin to North American catfish. Native to Southeast Asia, they're especially common in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam but are also...

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