Chum Salmon(Oncorhynchus keta)
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Packing and Cut
WHOLE ROUND -HEAD ON . BLOCK FROZEN. PACKED IN BAGS or CARTON
HEAD ON , GUTTED BLOCK FROZEN. PACKED IN BAGS or CARTON
HEAD OFF, GUTTED BLOCK FROZEN OR IQF , PACKED IN BAGS or CARTON
FILLETS IWP, IVP, CARTON
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Chum Salmon
(Oncorhynchus keta)
Chum Salmon
Popular for its versatility and value due to its meaty texture, orange-pink meat color and subtle flavor.
Also called keta salmon.
3-to 5-year life cycle.
Whole fish generally range in weight from 2 to 7 kilo,
with dressed head-off fish weighing 1 to 6 kilo.
Caught by gillnet and seine.
Pink Salmon
(Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)
Pink Salmon
The smallest of the Pacific salmon species, known for its delicate flavor and rosy pink flesh.
2-year life cycle.
Whole fish generally range in weight from 1 to 3 kilo,
with dressed head-off fish weighing 700gr to 2,5 kilo
Caught by seine, gillnet and troll.
Coho Salmon
(Oncorhynchus kisutch)
Coho Salmon
Appreciated for its orange-red flesh, firm texture and delicate flavor.
Also called silver or medium red salmon.
3- to 4-year life cycle.
Whole fish generally range in weight from 4 to 18 pounds, with dressed head-off fish weighing 2 to 12 pounds.
Caught by troll, gillnet and seine.
Sockeye Salmon
(Oncorhynchus nerka)
Sockeye Salmon
Prized the world over for its deep red meat color and rich flavor.
Also called red or blueback salmon.
4- to 6-year life cycle.
Whole fish generally range in weight from 4 to 10 pounds, with dressed head-off fish weighing 2 to 8 pounds.
Caught by gillnet and seine.
King Salmon
(Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
King Salmon
The largest of all salmon species, recognized for its high oil content, succulent texture and rich flavor.
Also called chinook or spring salmon.
4- to 7-year life cycle.
Whole fish generally range in weight from 5 to 40 pounds, with dressed, head-off fish weighing 4 to 35 pounds.
Caught by troll, gillnet and seine.