Pacific Cod







Pacific Cod
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Wild-caught in the Gulf of Alaska & Bering Sea, our wild Pacific Cod offers a sweet, mild flavor. Pacific Cod can be cooked in various ways, working great on its own or in a soup or chowder.
Sustainability
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fishwatch states that the Pacific Cod population is healthy and not in danger of overfishing. (NOAA, Pacific Cod)
- NOAA Fisheries and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council assess fishing populations and set catch limits. Based on this information, quotas are allocated for fishers to prevent overfishing.
- Two independent certification standards ensure the responsible management of the Alaskan Cod fishery: the Alaska Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). (ASMI, Cod)
Nutritional Benefits
- Low in fat & calories.
- High-quality protein source.
Fun Facts
- Pacific cod are social creatures! From spawning, schools travel together annually from their natal deep waters to shallower feeding grounds.
- They can be identified by their single chin barbell.