Saithe (Pollachius virens)

Introduction:

The pollock belongs to the cod family and is related to the cod. It has nothing to do with salmon. It has a spicy taste and tender, juicy meat.

Use/Preparation:

The edible fish tastes good fried, baked, grilled or steamed. Pollock fillet is often used for fish fingers or as a base for meatballs.

Health:

Pollock meat is low in fat and high in protein. The fish also provides plenty of iodine, B vitamins, potassium and phosphorus.

Alternatives:

Cod has a mild taste with a slightly sweet note, similar to hake. Hake, plaice, pike-perch, halibut and pangasius can also be used as substitutes due to their comparable structure and nutritional values.

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Average nutritional values raw	per 100 g
Energy (kcal/kJ)	100/417
Fat	2,4 g
Healthy fatty acids	0,6 g
Carbohydrates	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Protein	19,3 g
Salt	0 g