A golden crispy flake and chips is a classic takeaway meal. But is it a sustainable choice? Travis/Flickr

Flake is sustainable gummy shark, except when it’s not

Flake is great with steaming hot chips. But what fish species is it, and is it sustainable? In Australia, it’s mainly gummy shark, which is a sustainable choice. But beware poorly labelled imitations.

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