Sockeye Salmon(Oncorhynchus nerka)
WILD NORD PACIFIC FISH. FAO 61
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
HEADS
PIECES AND BITS
BELLY
ROE. CAVIAR
SOFT ROE
SKIN
Wert
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.