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Danielle Kate Wroe

Nation divided on correct fish finger portion - but Birds Eye sets the record straight

Fish fingers are a meal-time favourite for many Brits - they're cheap, they're cheerful and they count towards one of the portions of fish you should be eating per week.

But what makes a portion of fish fingers for adults? It seems that the nation is torn. A woman took to Mumsnet to ask what a good portion for adults is, stating that she thought four was enough. Pondering over the question, she said: "This is causing WW3 in my house currently."

Answers ranged from two to 10 fish fingers per mealtime - but Birds Eye has set the record straight so we need to wonder no more.

The mum sparked a debate about how many fish fingers is a portion (Stock Image) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The mum also specified that the fish fingers were being served 'with chips and beans'.

One fish finger fan commented: "I would have said two was enough!", but not everybody agreed with some mocking the Mumsnetter for suggesting such a small portion.

Another responded by saying they'd 'laugh' if they were given two fish fingers.

Someone else said: "Six to eight in our house, teenagers and adults. With peas or baked beans (and sometimes mash). Or four in a sandwich (with cucumber and brown sauce).

"We're all a healthy weight but three or four wouldn't touch the sides!"

Birds Eye have waded in to officially settle the debate, however, sharing what the recommended adult portion size is.

They said: "The recommended adult-size portion for standard Fish Fingers is four fingers. For those wanting to opt for something a bit more hearty, Birds Eye recommends two Chunky Fish Fingers for an adult-size portion.

"Remember, it’s recommended that a healthy, balanced diet should include at least two portions of fish a week, including one of oily fish."

They also stress that children's nutritional needs differ from those of adults, so smaller portion sizes might be more appropriate.

How many fish fingers would you eat per meal? Let us know in the comments.

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