鲂鱼
CHELIDONICHTHYS KUMU
Puuwhaiau
- Lengths available 20–30cm Reaching 50cm
- Weights available 0.5–1.4kg Up to 2kg
Succulent, medium-textured flesh with low oil content. Suitable for most cooking methods.
Body is reddish-pink to red above and white below. The large pectoral fins are bluish-green with one large, dark spot and several small white or blue spots and a blue margin. The outer skin is considered scaleless. Becoming popular in whole and filleted form. Widespread around New Zealand and caught by longline and bottom trawl all year around.
Nutritional Information
- Energy 375kj
- Protein 20.6g
- Total fat 0.7g
- Sodium 99mg
Nutritional Information
Amounts (per 100g raw fillets)
- Energy
- 375|kj
- Protein
- 20.6|g
- Total fat
- 0.7|g
- Sodium
- 99|mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.1g
- Cholesterol
- 0.3g
- Sugar
- 0.3g
Catch Methods
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TRAWL CAUGHT
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LONG LINE CAUGHT
Where we're fishing
Seasonal Availability
- Available
- Out of season
Product Specifications
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Chilled
Whole fish:
Run of catch, graded small/medium / large 12kg (26.46lbs) per poly box.Fillets:
Skin on bone in/skinless, boneless
5kg (11.02lbs) per poly box,
10kg (22.04lbs) per poly box. -
Storage, handling & defrost recommendations
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Chilled
Keep well chilled 0°C (32°F).
Product received whole should have fillets removed to retain fillet quality and shelf life. -
Frozen
Best stored at –18°C (0°F) in supplied strapped cartons to avoid freezer burn /dehydration.
Recommend cooking from frozen or semi frozen state.
