(https://i.ibb.co/1YG3Ty5w/fg9far2pfn8h1.jpg)
That's a total sodium bomb.
The label says shrimp, not fish.
Exactly, right up there with soya chunks.
But what about the huge amount of salt you'd be taking in?
It also smells terrible - not easy to swallow 100 gms of dried fish or shrimp.
Give it a shot - try down 100 gms of dried shrimp in one go.
Who knew grass is green? Drying removes water, so you end up with a protein-dense concentrate.
Dried fish can be a bit carcinogenic if you eat it regularly, so that's a concern.
High sodium is bad for the body - it makes you bloat, raises hypertension risk and can be carcinogenic. For me, it even triggers migraines. So it's not a sustainable habit, only occasional. Otherwise we'd be munching on dried grasshoppers, which are also a solid protein source.
The daily salt limit is 5 g. Dried fish may be cheap protein, but it's a salt bomb and linked to higher cancer risk, heavy metals and pesticide residues from poor drying. Fresh fish, eggs or dal give you protein without those extra risks.