Black cod (coalfish)

NAME: Black cod (coalfish)

LATIN NAME: Pollachius virens

FISHING AREA: FAO 21 N – W part of the Atlantic Ocean, FAO 27 N – eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean

Black cod, also called coalfish, is a species of predatory fish from the cod family. A fish of great economic importance. It owes its name to the black colour of the inside of its mouth. The meat is grey-pearl, slightly darker than that of Atlantic cod (it turns white when cooked), but equally tasty and delicate. It is a lean fish and rich in protein. It is a source of easily digestible selenium and vitamins A, B, PP. Excellent both in smoked, boiled, fried or baked form.

Carcasses and fillets without skin are available for sale.

BLACK COD CARCASS

Size: 0.9 kg -, 1.2 kg-, 1-2 kg,

Cut: N/C, J/C

Packing: block, Ca25

Production: marine

BLACK COD FILLET B/S

Size: 5-8, 8-16, 16-32

Packing: SHP, A27 (3×9 kg), A20.4 (3×6.8 kg)

Production: marine, land

Origin: Iceland, Faroe Islands