Correct option is A
Eels (genus Anguilla) are commonly processed by hot smoking, which both cooks and preserves the oily flesh.
Processing & Quality (pointers)
Rationale: oily flesh takes smoke flavors well and hot smoking reduces moisture, enhancing shelf life.
Typical products: smoked eel fillets, jellied eels (in UK), kabayaki (Japan).
Hot vs cold smoking: hot smoking fully cooks product (higher internal temp); cold smoking imparts smoke flavor without cooking — less suitable for high-fat eel without appropriate handling.
Market / Culinary Uses
Popular in European (Netherlands, UK) and East Asian cuisines (Japan: unagi).
Premium product with established trade and culinary preparations.
Notes on other options
Canning and salting exist but hot smoking is the typical traditional method.