Which statement about fumet is true?

• A. Fumet is the term for clear stock produced from chicken bones.
• B. Fumet is a type of glaze used for meat.
• C. Fumet refers to fish stock, light and delicate.
• D. Fumet is a vegetable-based stock.

Answer: (C)

Fumet is a fish stock, prepared to be light and delicate by simmering fish bones with aromatics and a small amount of liquid to extract a clean, bright flavor. This light, clear profile makes it ideal for seafood sauces and light preparations where you want aroma without heaviness or cloudiness. It isn’t chicken-based stock, nor is it a glaze (a glaze is a concentrated reduction), and it isn’t a vegetable stock—the traditional fumet comes from fish and is valued for its refined, delicate character.