Panga, also known as pangasius, has invaded our supermarket shelves due to its very attractive price. But behind this cheap fish lies an alarming reality that every consumer should be aware of.
Today, more and more nutritionists and health specialists are sounding the alarm: panga could seriously harm your health, and what you are about to read may make you think twice before eating it again.
A fish raised in questionable conditions
Panga is mainly farmed in Vietnam, in the Mekong Delta, one of the most polluted rivers in the world. In these intensive aquaculture farms, the fish swim in waters filled with industrial waste, pesticides, and even veterinary drugs.
To accelerate their growth, hormones are sometimes used, and powerful antibiotics are regularly administered to prevent disease. The result: you are consuming not only fish, but also a cocktail of residual chemicals.
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