
Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
Mackerel
Information
Mackerel are streamlined and fast swimming fish. They grow rapidly as well, doubling in size between infancy and the age of two or three. The average size for adults is between 40 and 60cm long. The stock that is caught in Icelandic waters comes by way of the North Sea. During the mackerel season in Iceland the fat content increases from 15% by the end of June up to 28% by middle of September.
Specification:
W/R → 200-300g | 300-500g | 400-600g | 500g+ | 600g+ → IQF | Block frozen
H/G → 150g+ | 200g+ | 250g+ | 300g+ | 350g+ → Block frozen
Fillets → 60g+ | 70g+ | 80g+ | 100g+ → Block frozen
Frozen at sea | Frozen at land
