Fish should be washed thoroughly in water before cooking it.

To increase the taste.

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To increase shel life.

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To decrease shelf life.

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To wash away ammonium chloride.

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The correct option is D To wash away ammonium chloride.
Ammonium chloride is added for obtaining low temperature and for fast solidification while making ice blocks along with which the fish are transported and sold. Ammonium chloride is known to be harmful for our intestine. Hence, fish should be washed thoroughly in water as soon as it is bought to wash off any traces of the chemical.

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