Atlantic mackerel have a slender, streamlined body that narrows considerably toward their tail, which is strongly forked. Their coloration is metallic-blue dorsally, becoming a lighter silver on their flanks, and silvery-white on their underside. They are distinguished by a pattern of wavy, dark vertical bars that begin on their dorsal surface and end on their mid-flanks. Atlantic mackerel grow to about 40 centimetres and weigh up to 800 grams. Can live up to 15 years old and more in some cases.
Availability
Quebec fisheries are open from spring to fall, but our products are available yearly
Product form
Fresh whole, filets Frozen whole, filets, gutted with the head salted smoked
Certifications
Our companies are certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Fishing sector
FAO zone 21
Nutrition values
- Calories 195
- Lipides 13 g
- Saturés 3 g
- Cholestérol 77 mg
- Sodium 69.5 mg
- Glucides < 0,1 g
- Protéines 20 g
- Calcium 42 mg
- Potassium 379 mg
- Fer 1 mg
Health benefits
High amount of proteins and Omega-3 acids.
Latin name
Scomber scombrus
