Latin : Sepia apama
Indonesian : Sotong
Description
Cuttlefish or cuttles[3] are marine molluscs of the order Sepiida. They belong to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squid, octopuses, and nautiluses. Cuttlefish have a unique internal shell, the cuttlebone.
Cuttlefish have large, W-shaped pupils, eight arms, and two tentacles furnished with denticulated suckers, with which they secure their prey. They generally range in size from 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in), with the largest species, Sepia apama, reaching 50 cm (20 in) in mantle length and over 10.5 kg (23 lb) in mass.[4]
Benefit
Cuttlefish contains omega-3 fats may help lower your heart disease risk by improving triglyceride levels and lowering your risk for blood clots, clogging of the arteries, arrhythmia and high blood pressure.
Latin : Rastrelliger kanagurta
Indonesian : Kembung
Indian mackerel is found in warm shallow waters as long as from the western to the eastern central of Indonesian seawater. In the northern Java is found the most and on the East of Maluku and Papua seawater.
Benefit
It is rich in Omega 3 and Selenium which is great for your cardiovascular health. It helps lower blood pressure, enhances eyesight and reduces cholesterol. It is a good fish to eat if you are planning to lose weight. Mackerel is a low mercury level fish and hence can be enjoyed by everyone.
Latin : Lutjanus bitaeniatus
Indonesian : Kakap Merah
Description
Red Snapper lives in coastal shallow water of Indonesia. During the day they in between beautiful corals on the seabed while they hunt for food during the night. This fish is found around Sumatra, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua coastal lines. Maluku will have the advantages as they are made by small islands which makes center of the sea calm. This is suitable environment for red snapper.
Benefit
Red snapper is an excellent source of protein, potassium, selenium, and vitamin B12. In addition, it is a very good source of vitamin B6, niacin, and phosphorous. Beware for pregnant woman as red snapper contains a high substance of mercury.
Latin : Loliginidae
Indonesian : Cumi cumi
Description
Loligo is a genus of squid and one of the most representative and widely distributed groups of myopsid squid.
Benefit
Loligo squid is rich in protein and antioxidant that increases the efficiency of cells which can prevent cancer. Antioxidants can also help to increase the number of white blood cells that are absent from the process of chemotherapy. It also contains copper that can prevent and fight anemia, a deadly disease that is caused by the lack of blood cells
Latin : Chanos Chanos
Indonesian : Bandeng
Description
The species has many common names. The Hawaiian name for the fish is awa, and in Tahitian it is ava. It is called bang�ºs in the Philippines, where it is popularly known as the national fish, although the National Commission for Culture and the Arts has stated that this is not the case as it has no basis in Philippine law. In the Nauruan language, it is referred to as ibiya. Milkfish is also called bandeng or bolu in Indonesia.
Benefit
Consuming milkfish can meet the protein needs of the body. The high nutrient content in milkfish can prevent coronary heart disease, also increase endurance. Regular consumption of milkfish can prevent micronutrient deficiencies and can help the overall development of the body. So include milkfish in your regular diet to obtain all the required nutrients for proper functioning of the body.
Latin : Lates calcarifer
Indonesian : Kakap Putih
Description
Barramundi or Asian sea bass is widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific region from Sumatra to Papua New Guinea and South of Indonesia to Northern Australia. Barrmundi itself is adopted from an Australian Aboriginal language in Queensland that means large-scaled river fish
Benefit
Barramundi is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, healthy fats, vitamin A, vitamin D, sodium, and potassium. This fish has a relatively low content of mercury and PCBs.
Shark fillet / Dogfish fillet / Gummy Shark / Gummy Flake
You might be wondering about shark meat and whether it's safe to eat, how to prepare it, and even if its consumption is legal. Though it is far from the most popular seafood, there is a growing market for shark meat in United States, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom. It is commonly known as flake or dogfish. Shark meat is used in surimi or fish and chips.
Shark fillet might help with the sexual appeals. A 100 grams of serving offer protein as much as 21 grams with 4.5 grams of fat. It contains a good amount of magnesium and selenium, an important nutrient for sperm production.