About Ling (Molva Molva )

Ling is a delicious fish of the cod family which can be found all around Iceland, although it is most often caught off the south-west of the country.

It can be found at depths between 20 and 600 meters and even as far as 1000 meters. Most often found at 100-400 meters deep. Usually younger lings stay above 100 meters. It usually stays near hard ocean bottoms or rocky sandplanes.

Nutritional Value:

Like other members the cod family, saithe is an excellent source of protein and contains plenty of selenium, calcium and potassium.

Main nutrients g/100g

Total solids- 21,0
Protein------ 17,1
Fat------------ 2,8
Glycogen----<0,1

Diet

Feeds on fish (cod, herring, flatfish), lobsters, cephalopods and starfishes.

Use

Ling is marketed fresh, dried or salted and frozen and eaten steamed, fried, broiled and baked.