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What is pollock? The fish related to cod.
Pollock, a white fish low in cholesterol and very similar to cod, is a light, healthy fish with a soft texture and delicate flesh.
Haddock is a fish from the Gadiformes family, such as cod, haddock or hakePollock is found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean and seas such as the Cantabrian and Baltic Seas. Pollock measures between 60 and 80 cm long and weighs between 8 and 10 kg. Its appearance is similar to cod, but it is smaller.
It lives in cold waters at a depth of about 300 meters, It feeds on small fish and molluscs or small crustaceansBeing a small species, it moves in schools of about 30 fish to increase the chances of survival.
Regarding its appearance, It has an elongated and slender body. It has 3 upper dorsal fins and 2 lower ones.Its skin is dark green, yellowish, brown, or even with pinkish touches, and it has a black line running down the side of its back.
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Pollock and cod
There's an old Finnish saying that goes, "Cod is money, pollock is food." This is because you're often sold a pig in a poke— pollock is passed off as cod at the price of cod. This is important, so here are several key points to help you distinguish between pollock and cod.
The first thing you should know is the difference in size . While an adult pollock measures between 60 and 80 cm and weighs around 10 kg, a cod usually measures between 50 and 80 cm, although specimens of almost 2 m and around 60 kg have been found.
The second is the appearance. The pollock It has a long, thin body, with a light belly and a greenish color. and brown on the upper part of the body. On the other hand, cod has an elongated and wide body, its color can be reddish, brownish, or greenish. Another factor to take into account is that Once the pollock and the cod They are very difficult to differentiateOnly an expert could tell them apart, since pollock and cod are prepared in very similar ways, making them harder to distinguish.
Curiosities about pollock
- Pollock is a fish that moves in schools of about 50 fish to increase their chances of survival. The largest pollock is the dominant one in the school.
- All pollock fry are born as females, but when they reach sexual maturity at 6 years old, some become males. This means that the majority of pollock are female.
- Although it is related to cod, Its meat is more similar to that of hakeTheir flesh is delicate and firm, so it's best to cook them coated in flour or in large chunks.
- Has a very high omega 3 content, good for our neuronal function. It has vitamins that are beneficial for our muscles and nervous system.
- It helps you control your weight because It has very little fat and caloriesIt has many minerals such as potassium, which helps us maintain normal body function.
