Frozen Shrimp/Scallops

[Jaws]

I've noticed that most frozen raw seafood includes Sodium Tripolyphosphate in the ingredients. Is that safe for fish consumption? It's a preservative from what I can see but it's on almost every frozen seafood I looked at in every grocery store I checked.

[11purewater]

you'll get a phosphate spike and a skimmer that goes crazy.

[11purewater]

buy fresh if you can.

[deepRED]

It's used in almost all processed/peeled shrimp and other types of seafood. Basically used to help retain moisture in the shrimp so the farms can get a higher yield.
Try Costco for seafood that doesn't have it, as they are pretty picky about what they sell. I found whole, unpeeled shrimp are more likely to be free of it as well.
One thing to note, just because its not on the label, doesn't mean it's clean. There is a maximum ppm that processors can use without having to declare it. Buyer beware.

If you have access to fresh local shrimp, this is the way to go for sure.

[monocus]

try asian supermarkets.i get mine from hanna or other markets that the packaging states no additives.safeway also has organic seafood(buy it when it's 2 for one)