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Why is fish slimy?

Rise and slime, it’s Springhills time!

You might not love fish slime, but it’s a multifunctional marvel of nature!

Here’s why we (and our fish) think it’s slick:

🐠 Fast and the fish-urious — It reduces friction so the fish can glide effortlessly, cutting drag by up to 65%!

🩹 Natural protection — It’s packed with enzymes and antibodies that repel bacteria and speed up healing, like a built-in bandage.

☀️ No tan lines (just slime lines!) – It’s built-in sun protection, like when the fish are near the surface hunting bugs.

🛡️ Slime and dine? No thanks. – Some biologists think slime evolved to taste bad or feel gross—so predators think twice before biting!

🔋 Hangover cure – Slime helps fish hold onto essential nutrients like sodium and potassium. If us lowly humans had that, it’d be a built-in hangover cure (for, you know.. when we drink like a fish!) 🍻🐠

👶 Fountain of youth? – Our dad always joked that fish slime was his secret to looking 10 years younger. We can’t promise skincare miracles, but hey — nature works in mysterious ways!

We harvest, fillet, rinse, vacuum-pack, and freeze your fish in under 5 hours. That speed means a bit of water can mix with the natural slime, making it more noticeable—but don’t worry, it’s a sign of freshness, not spoilage.

Fish slime only affects flavor if it’s been sitting for a week or more. Since your Springhills fish is frozen at peak freshness, you won’t taste a thing.

How to handle fish slime:

💧 Rinse – If there’s extra slime in the vac-bag, a quick rinse under cold water will remove it.

🔪 Scrape – For stubborn spots (especially on coho salmon), gently scrape the skin with a butter knife from head to tail.

So next time you’re playing in the kitchen, just remember — slime flies when you’re having fun! 😊

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