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Salmon is a popular food fish. Classified as an oily fish, [108] salmon is considered to be healthy due to the fish's high protein, high omega-3 fatty acids, and high vitamin D [109] content. Salmon is also a source of cholesterol, with a range of 23–214 mg/100 g depending on the species. [110]
Salmon is a common food fish classified as an oily fish [1] with a rich content of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. [2] Norway is a major producer of farmed and wild salmon, accounting for more than 50% of global salmon production.
The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae. It is the third largest of the Salmonidae, behind Siberian taimen and Pacific Chinook salmon, growing up to a meter in length. Atlantic salmon are found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into it.
The chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta), also known as dog salmon or keta salmon, [1] is a species of anadromous salmonid fish from the genus Oncorhynchus (Pacific salmon) native to the coastal rivers of the North Pacific and the Beringian Arctic, and is often marketed under the trade name silverbrite salmon in North America.
The Chinook salmon / ʃ ɪ ˈ n ʊ k / (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the largest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon. [2] Its common name is derived from the Chinookan peoples. Other vernacular names for the species include king salmon, Quinnat salmon, Tsumen, spring salmon, chrome hog, Blackmouth, and Tyee salmon.
Budget-Friendly Tips. Buy in bulk when it goes on sale.Raw salmon freezes incredibly well, so when you see a good deal, stock up. According to the USDA, raw fish can be frozen for up to 8 months ...
The coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch; Karuk: achvuun [1]) is a species of anadromous fish in the salmon family and one of the five Pacific salmon species. Coho salmon are also known as silver salmon (or "silvers") and is often sold as medium red salmon. [2] The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name kizhuch (кижуч).
The sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also called red salmon, kokanee salmon, blueback salmon, or simply sockeye, is an anadromous species of salmon found in the Northern Pacific Ocean and rivers discharging into it. This species is a Pacific salmon that is primarily red in hue during spawning. They can grow up to 84 cm (2 ft 9 in) in length ...