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Pollack belong to the Gadidae family and are closely related to the cod. However, its elongated body is somewhat more elegant. The pollack is pearl-grey with a black snout. Its back is usually darker than the rest of the body. The ventral side of the pollack is white. The pronounced jaw is a particular characteristic.
Pollack mostly prefer to live together in swarms and like colder and temperate waters.
It is a predator which feeds mainly on herring and sprat and sometimes follows its prey over long distances. The young, on the other hand, like to eat the spawn of other fish species. Pollack usually grow to a length of 70 centimetres. However, in exceptional cases, specimens have been known to reach a length of up to 130 centimetres. Pollack can live to the ripe old age 25.
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Nutrient content |
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Nutrient content
100 g Pollack (edible parts)
Energy:
344 kilojoules
Basic composition:
Water 79.5 %
Protein 18.3 %
Fat 0.9 %
Fatty acids:
Polyunsaturated 480 mg
Cholesterol:
39 mg
Minerals:
Sodium 81 mg
Potassium 374 mg
Calcium 14 mg
Trace elements:
Iodine 200 µg
Phosphorus 300 mg
Iron 1 mg
Selenium 31 µg
Vitamins:
Vitamin A 5.6 µg
Vitamin B1 88 µg
Vitamin B2 350 µg
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Occurrence |
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Occurrence
The main habitat of the pollack is the North Atlantic, around Iceland, Norway and in the North Sea. It can also be found around the UK. In addition to Norway and France, the Faroe Islands, Britain and Germany are among the most important fishing nations.
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Fishing methods |
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Fishing methods
Pollack are mainly caught using trawl nets. Although in commercial fishing, gill nets or angling devices are sometimes used.
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Economy |
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Economy
Pollack are among our most popular fish and are caught on a large scale in German commercial fishing,. Correspondingly, the pollack is of great importance to the local fishing industry.
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Taste |
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Taste
Pollack meat has a distinctive taste which is full of flavour.
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Tips |
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Tips
Cod, hake, haddock and redfish are suitable replacements for the popular pollack. The meat of pollack is particularly ideal for fish cakes.
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Season |
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Season
The pollock is usually available throughout the year. However, the main fishing season is from October to February.
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