Japan Develops Sushi For Expecting Mothers

As if morning sickness and ligament pain were not enough, pregnancy tends to put a hold on lots of things expecting moms love to eat, namely deli meat, unpasteurized cheeses, that much needed glass of cabernet and sushi. That is until now, as Japan has advanced a special sushi specifically for pregnant women.

Sushi is a common and traditional part of the Japanese diet. It is always easily reachable, between classic sushi establishments to conveyer belt sushi spots to ready-made sets in markets. As fish and rice are two major staples in Japanese cuisine, most do not go far long between sushi as a meal. That is, excluding expecting mothers.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and other leading medical authorities, uncooked fish is more likely to contain parasites and bacteria, including listeria, that can lead to infections and food borne illnesses that can potentially harm the growing baby.

Having to censor cravings while carrying a child is not a walk in the park. To cater to this longing, Japan has created an alternative — Kanetsu Sushi, as reported by SoraNews24. Kanetsu means heated and that is the largest piece of making this sushi pregnancy friendly.

The chef meticulously chooses the cuts of sashimi-grade fish which are then proceeded to be cooked and arranged on a portion of vinegar rice. The bites are then placed into a particular liquid-based high-speed freezer. The accelerated freezing operation administers two benefits: minimizing the measure of time the sushi stays at a bacteria promoting room temperature and reducing the content of the singular ice crystals that form, aiding to preserve flavor in the shipping process.

The Kanestu Sushi set is built of nine pieces: salmon, madai (sea bream), shrimp, kampachi (amberjack), anago (saltwater eel), nodoguro uni (blackthroat seaperch with sea urchin), hotate (scallop), ika (squid) and tamagoyaki (omelet).

Adding certain fish to a pregnancy diet is actually very healthy, thanks to all of the omega-3 fatty acids as long as the fish is cooked. In fact, it is encouraged for moms-to-be to eat two to three servings of low-mercury fish every week. So these “heated” sushi sets are a foolproof way to satisfy cravings and make a notorious Japanese diet essential safe for pregnant women to consume and enjoy.