Versatile and Delicious Pollock From the Icy Alaskan Waters

Alaska Pollock just might be the most widely consumed seafood species that nobody's ever heard of! The quality of the product that comes from the icy waters of Alaska makes this particular variety of whitefish extremely popular, and the sustainability and quantity make is economical for use in a wide variety of products. This versatile fish can be found anywhere from gracing the plates of five star seafood restaurants to fast food fryers.

When Alaska Pollock is harvested from the pure waters of Alaska it is then frozen only once thereby locking in the great flavor, flaky white meat texture and the freshness. This type of fish meat is very consistent, meaning that it is guaranteed to create products that live up to a certain standard each and every time. While it can be harvested from all over the North Pacific Ocean, the product that comes from the Bering Sea of Alaska and the Gulf of Alaska is the most desirable. Strict environmental and sustainability standards guarantee that the product will be of the top quality without having much effect on the price.

One of the largest fisheries on the planet, and the largest in the United States, the harvesting of Alaska Pollock is carefully managed not only by national standards but by those of the state of Alaska as written into the 1959 state constitution. A real pioneer and leader in the area of natural resource management, development and sustainability, Alaska has put its best foot forward when it comes to the seafood industry. When supporting a seafood species that can be found in thousands of consumer products around the world, it is important that such standards be not only put into place, but reinforced. Luckily in this case the politicians have lived up to their word and mission as far as seafood sustainability goes.

Common uses for Alaska Pollock include fish and chips meals, fillets, fish sticks, and many other breaded and battered fish products. It is also commonly found in surimi, more commonly known as 'imitation crab.' This can be found in everything from fast food sandwiches to fine sushi dishes. When fast food chains serve fish baskets, fish sandwiches, or even salads, often this particular seafood species is the featured ingredient. In Japan and Russia the roe is often used, and smoked or salted to give an interesting and complex flavor to traditional dishes. It's the most versatile fish that most people never knew they'd already been enjoying for years!