Pangas Fillet
Pangasius (pangas) fillets supply ~17% protein and ~3-7% lipid; lean white-flesh fillets contain less omega-3 than oily fish. They are a cheap, sustainable aquaculture protein.
What it is
Fillet from Pangasius hypophthalmus (pangasius/basa/swai/striped catfish), a freshwater catfish farmed primarily in Vietnam and Bangladesh.
Whole-food protein/fish source; mild-flavored white fish for cooking.
Why it's flagged
- low omega-3 content vs oily fish
- potential contamination/antibiotic residues from poorly regulated aquaculture
- fish allergy
What regulators actually say
"Pangas fillets contain 17.06% crude protein and 4.43% crude lipids, indicating this fish is nutritious for human consumption."
"Natural Chemical Composition of Commercial Fish Species: Characterisation of Pangasius, Wild and Farmed Turbot and Barramundi."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole-food seafood; FDA Seafood HACCP applies; subject to import controls
European Union — EFSA
Whole-food seafood; subject to EU contaminant limits
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