Salmon Atlantic
Salmo salar
Origin: Norway- FAO27
Size: 1- 9kg+
Ingredients: Salmon
The Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, is a fish in the family Salmonidae, which is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into the north Atlantic and, due to human introduction, the north Pacific. Farming of Atlantic Salmon is mostly done in Norway and Chile. It takes around 3 years to raise a salmon.
FISHING SEASON
Year round.
FREEZING FORM/PACKING
IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) or BQF (Block Quick Frozen). Frozen, Gutted Head on/off. Product cut from fresh raw material.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Atlantic Salmon is high in fat and mostly use for sushi and sashimi purposes. The heads are usually consumed in Asian Countries and considered a delicacy.
QUALITY CONTROL/CERTIFICATIONS