Saithe
Saithe (Pollachius virens)
Product types:
- IQF fillets, loins, tails and portions
- Interleaved fillets
- Blocks
Saithe is related to the cod family, however the meat is darker than Atlantic and Pacific cod. Saithe has a long underslung lower jar and same white lateral line Atlantic cod.
- Species
- Pollachius virens
- Catching area
- North Atlantic Ocean - FAO 27
- Catching method
- Trawl / Long-line
- Packaging
- Bulk carton, chain pack, retail box and color bag
- MSC Certification
- Yes
