Halibut heads

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Origin: Norway – FAO 27
Size: 300 – 500g.
Ingredients: Halibut

The Atlantic Halibut has a flat shape and a strange appearance due to the position of both eyes on the right side. When the Atlantic Halibut changes from a larva to a fish, its eyes are initially located on each side of its head. During its first year, it undergoes a major change, its left eye migrates towards the right side of its head. It then swims with its blind (eyeless) side facing the sea bottom.
Halibut is a genus Hippoglossus, from the family of the right-eye flounders (Pleuronectidae). Other flatfish are also called halibut. The name is derived from haly (holy) and butt (flat fish), for its popularity on Catholic holy days. Halibut are demersal fish which live in the North Pacific and the North Atlantic oceans. They are highly regarded food fish.

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FISHING SEASON

Fishing season runs from April through August as the main season, but Atlantic Halibut is landed throughout the year in some fishing zones.

FREEZING FORM/PACKING

IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) or BQF (Block Quick Frozen). J/Cut, Vertical frozen in blocks, random block weight, packed in bags 20Kg take weight.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS

Halibut are often boiled, deep-fried or grilled while fresh. Smoking is more difficult with halibut meat than it is with salmon, due to its ultra-low fat content. Eaten fresh, the meat has a clean taste and requires little seasoning. Halibut is noted for its dense and firm texture. Halibut heads are mostly consumed in Asia where it is considered a delicacy.

QUALITY CONTROL/CERTIFICATIONS

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container
Serving size 100
Amount per serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.89g 18%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 17%
Trans Fat 3.350g
Cholesterol 70mg 24%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 18.6g
Vitamin A 167iu%
Vitamin C 0.4%
Calcium 12%
Iron 1.63%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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