About Mackerel
The Atlantic mackerel is easily recognized by its round, beautifully streamlined body, filled with irregular bands of metallic green and blue along the back. This fast swimming fish have to move constantly as they “breathe” by a method known as ram ventilation, which requires a constant flow of water across the gill surfaces.
Cathing method
Purse seine, trawl and hooked.
Product Characteristics
Gradings/Whole round fish:
600 grams up/400-600 grams/300-500 grams/200-400 grams.
Alternatively: Gradings according to buyer specifications.
Packing styles:
Hand laid/Semi-hand laid/Jumble pack
Carton-size:
10kgs/20kgs
Fat Content
| Month | Percentage |
| January | 25 – 27% |
| March | 18 – 20% |
| August | 30 – 32% |
| December | 26 – 30% |
Nutrition facts
The mackerel is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, and is an important source of vitamins a, d and b12.
Freezing Methods
Blast-frozen as whole round/ Butterfly-fillets/ Single fillets/ headed-gutted. Vertical plate frozen at sea.
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