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The mullet belongs to the Mugilidae family. Its silver body is elegantly streamlined. The back of the fish is dark grey, the belly white and its fins a smoky grey to black colour. The striped mullet reaches a maximum length of 1.20 m and can weigh up to 9 kg.
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Nutrition content |
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Nutrition content
100 g Striped mullet (edible parts)
Energy:
506 kilojoules
Fatty acids:
Polyunsaturated 550 mg
Cholesterol:
75 mg
Minerals:
Sodium 69 mg
Potassium 404 mg
Calcium 53 mg
Magnesium 29 mg
Trace elements:
Iodine 330 µg
Phosphorus 217 mg
Iron 1.5 µg
Selenium 51 µg
Vitamins:
Vitamin A 47 µg
Vitamin B1 60 µg
Vitamin B2 150 µg
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Occurrence |
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Occurrence
Mullet are found in the Atlantic from Senegal to the Azores through to the Bay of Biscay and in the Mediterranean. They are also found in large quantities on the Atlantic coast of the United States. They live in shoals in shallow coastal waters where there is a lot of algae growth.
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Fishing methods |
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Fishing methods
In the fishing industry the mullet is caught using trap nets and beach seines (nets operated from the shore). A netting wall of over one hundred metres is situated near the coast, in the centre is a sack shaped indentation which is then tightened from the shore and hauled in.
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Economy |
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Economy
Economically, the mullet is important both in Europe and in America. In Germany, it is treated as an economical alternative to the more expensive types of fish.
The mullet is one of the oldest farmed fish. In Venice, they have been farmed for centuries in specially designed locked lagoons.
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Taste |
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Taste
The mullet has a firm, white, slightly fatty meat. The flavour depends on the water they inhabit and their diet. They not only feed on algae, but also suck the mud for tiny organisms, resulting in the meat having a possible ‘earthy’ taste.
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Tip |
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Tip
Whiting or sea bream can serve as a replacement to mullet.
In the Mediterranean, the roe is preserved by salting and pressing. It is then offered as Boutargue (France) and bottarga (Italy) and is considered a delicacy.
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Season |
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Season
Mullets are farmed in aquacultures and are therefore available throughout the year.
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