About the Atlantic Cod

The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a common fish all around Iceland. This species is widely distributed in a variety of habitats, from the shoreline down to the continental shelf. It is most commonly found at depths of between 100 and 400 meters.

The cod is often 70-90cm long when caught and of a weight between 3 and 7 kg when cought.

Cod form schools during the day and spawn once a year.

Nutritional Value:

Cod is primarily a good source of protein. It also contains plenty of vitamin B12 and selenium and has a healthy balance f sodium and potassium.

Main nutrients g/100g

Total solids- 19,6
Protein------ 18,1
Fat------------ 0,3
Glycogen----<0,1

Diet

Cod are omnivorous; they feed at dawn or dusk on invertebrates and fish, including young cod.

Use

They are marketed fresh, dried or salted, smoked and frozen; they are eaten steamed, fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked