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Revision as of 15:21, 25 May 2006 by Melaen (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Escolar and Oilfish belonging to the family of Gempylidae are consumed in several European counties and Asian countries. Neither fish metabolise the wax esters naturally found in their diet, causing an oil content in the muscle meat of the fish amounting to 18-21%. These wax esters may rapidly cause gastro-intesetinal symptoms following consumption, however these effects are usually short lived.
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