Is Escolar a Good Fish to Eat? The Buttery Flavor with a Risky Side Effect
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While prized for its rich, buttery taste, eating escolar can cause severe, oily diarrhea known as keriorrhea in a significant portion of the population. This startling side effect is caused by indigestible wax esters stored in the fish's flesh, presenting a major dilemma for seafood lovers.
