Between BGN 6 and 7 per kilogram for St. Nicholas carp in Bulgaria

Published 2021년 12월 6일

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The article provides an overview of the fish market in Bulgaria during the holiday season, focusing on the prices and availability of St. Nicholas carp and other fish types such as turbot. The average price for carp is around 6-7 levs or BGN 5.45-5.99 per kilogram in retail chains, making it the most popular holiday fish. Despite the majority of fish being imported from countries like Spain, Norway, and Turkey, consumers do not seem to mind. However, the National Food Safety Agency (NAFA) is actively inspecting fish shops and markets to prevent the sale of carp caught by poachers around Burgas. The article also offers tips on identifying fresh fish by its smell, texture, and appearance.
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And this year the price of St. Nicholas carp is on average for the country about 6-7 levs per kilogram. This is also the most sought after fish for the holiday, according to traders. Chernokop is offered at an average price of BGN 6 - BGN 7 per kg. The most expensive fish remains turbot - its price is about BGN 30 per kg. In the big retail chains the most offered fish is again the carp. The price there is between BGN 5.45 and BGN 5.99 per kilogram. For those who do not have the opportunity to prepare it, there is also a ready-made dish - stuffed carp, for about BGN 28 per kg. Most of the fish offered at the large fish market "Krasnodar" in Burgas is not Bulgarian, but is imported from Spain, Norway and Turkey. However, imports do not bother buyers, because because of the abundance and the price falls. Since last week, NAFA inspectors have been inspecting fish shops and markets. It is monitored whether carp caught by poachers in the lakes around Burgas are offered. "We mostly ...
Source: Duma

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