Capelin

Mallotus Villosus

Origin: Wild caught, Canada, Norway
Size: 40-65pcs / kg
Ingredients: Capelin

Capelin are members of the Osmeridae family of smelts. They are slender translucent olive colored, small-scaled fish that grow to a maximum length of 25 cm (10 in). In Asia, females capelin only is consumed and it is considered a delicacy. The roe content of the fish is important to determine the quality. Capelin roe and is considered as a high value product.
Male capelin is more consumed in Russia and Eastern Europe countries.

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FISHING SEASON

Season runs from July to September.

FREEZING FORM/PACKING

Landfrozen, Block Frozen Blast freezing. Capelin are graded by sex as the females containing the roe are more valuable. Once graded by sex they are graded by ct per KG and packed in blocks. Capelin gets sold to export markets where it is dried, and is also used to feed marine mammals. Block frozen 9kg / 10kg /18kg upon request.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS

Also known as capelin the flavor resembles herring. Capelin Roe is considered a delicacy in many regions around the world. In China it is also consumed fried.

QUALITY CONTROL/CERTIFICATIONS

Size graded, strictly inspected, roe content controlled

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container
Serving size 100
Amount per serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.89g 18%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
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
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.

Single frozen

Block frozen

Strictly inspected

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