Escolar Delaht

Escolar (De laht)

Escolar, also known as de laht, is a deep-sea fish found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. It is a popular food fish in some countries, but it has been banned in the United States since 1992 due to concerns about its high levels of wax esters.

Wax Esters

Wax esters are a type of fat that is found in high concentrations in escolar. When consumed, wax esters can cause a number of health problems, including:

Escolar in the United States

In 1992, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the sale of escolar in the United States due to concerns about its high levels of wax esters. The FDA has not lifted this ban, and escolar is still illegal to sell in the United States.

Escolar in Restaurants

Despite the FDA ban, escolar is still sometimes served in restaurants in the United States. This is because escolar is a relatively inexpensive fish, and it can be difficult to distinguish from other types of fish, such as tuna.

If you are concerned about eating escolar, you should ask your server if the fish you are ordering is escolar. You can also look for restaurants that have a policy of not serving escolar.

Alternatives to Escolar

There are a number of other fish that can be substituted for escolar, including:

These fish are all high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and they do not contain high levels of wax esters.