Why Farmed Salmon Is Pink
Wild salmon get their famous color from their diet, but farmed salmon would be pale gray without a little help. In this episode, we explore astaxanthin, the pigment added to salmon feed, and how producers can actually choose the shade of pink. We'll also look at why our brains judge freshness and quality by color, and what that says about how we shop.
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