"FLATTENED" FISH
SHIP SPACE ECONOMY Fish which has been flattened and dried so that it looks like a piece of cardboard is Britain's latest device for economising in shipping space. It is a modern version of stockfish, which in Tudor times was exported in huge quantities from Scotland to the Catholic countries of Europe. The Spanish Armada, sailing in 1588 on its abortive attempt to invade England, carried 8000 quintals of stock-fish to feed its crews. By the modern method, which is applied to ling and cod, much of it from Newfoundland, the fish is sliced open and the inside removed. Then, by a special vacuum process, the water is drained out until the fish is only one-third its original bulk. Packed in salt it will then keep for many weeks. Although it does not look particularly appetising in this form, a soaking in warm water brings it back to its original freshness. It is then boiled, fried or grilled according to taste.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 193, 16 August 1941, Page 9
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