Salmon (Salmo salar) is a marine and freshwater fish of the Salmonidae family, distributed in oceans and seas throughout the world except the Pacific Ocean. Some of the species in this genus are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean and return to freshwater to breed. Many other species spend their entire lives in rivers or lakes.
Their elongated body and small head are covered with small rounded scales covered in a greyish-blue colour, with dark spots found mainly on the back.
Salmon is a highly valued fish due to its high protein and omega-3 fatty acid content, even when it comes from aquaculture, which is beneficial for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. The vast majority of the salmon on our markets comes from Norwegian farming.
Apart from the many uses that smoked salmon has in our kitchen, fresh salmon is also perfectly suited to our palates and our culinary habits. In order to enjoy its juicy flesh, texture and delicate flavour to the full, the main secret is not to overcook it, whether it is grilled, broiled or baked, to mention the most typical preparations.
It is also common to prepare it on skewers, in salads or stewed in rice. The pink colour of its flesh adds a cheerful touch to all its recipes.
Commercial name: Atlantic salmon
Scientific name: Salmo salar
FAO 3-alpha code: SAL
Catch area: FAO-27 – Northeast Atlantic (Aquaculture)
Subarea: Main subareas of origin: 27.2 (Norwegian Sea, Barents Sea), 27.5 (Iceland and Faroe Grounds), and 27.6 (Rockall, NW Coast of Scotland). The exact subarea will be specified on the product label at the time of delivery.
Production method: Farmed (aquaculture)
Fishing gear or production system: Aquaculture (sea cages / marine farms)
Physical state: Fresh (not frozen)
Commercial presentation: Customer's choice
Net quantity: Will be specified at the time of delivery
Allergens: Contains: fish. May contain traces of: not applicable.
Storage conditions: Keep refrigerated between 0 °C and 4 °C. Consume as soon as possible, preferably within 24–48 hours from purchase.
Information on dates and batch: Expiration date and batch number: indicated on the product label at the time of delivery.
