Lobster is Canada’s most valuable seafood export and an iconic Canadian species exported around the world. Canadian lobster landings remain at one of the highest levels recorded in 100 years, with an upward trend over recent decades. The majority (78%) of Canadian lobster exports are destined for the United States. Other key markets include Asia (Japan and China) and the European Union (Belgium, France). Lobster is also exported to an additional 50 countries.
Availability
Quebec fisheries are open from spring to fall, but our products are available yearly
Product form
Live Fresh Frozen cooked whole, whole in brine, whole blanched, meat, others Frozen raw whole, butterfly, tails, other Other products
Certifications
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Fishing sector
DFO zones 19, 20, 21, 22
Nutrition values
- Calories 86
- Lipides 0.5 g
- Saturés 0.1 g
- Cholestérol 166 mg
- Sodium 320 mg
- Glucides 0.6 g
- Protéines 20 g
- Calcium 43 mg
- Potassium 233 mg
- Fer 0.1 mg
Health benefits
Lobster meat is a good source of proteins. It is lean, low in saturated fats and is full of omega 3’s renowned for its health benefits.
Latin name
Homarus americanus