Why Wild Alaskan Salmon?

NATURE'S WILD WONDER FISH... NATURALLY

ALASKA WILD SALMON is designated as organic by Congress. Unlike salmon stocks
in some other areas of the Pacific, our salmon are not classed as threatened or endangered.
And we don't pen-raise salmon: Alaska law prohibits salmon farming. Our fish are taken
from wild, sustainable stocks. The pristine environment and struggle to live create strong,
savory fish... naturally. We offer only Alaska wild fish and hand-processed products using
natural ingredients.

FARMED FISH, raised crowded in restrictive
net pens in Europe, South America and some
areas of North fish America, are fed fish meal that
can of pass on disease; that's part of why farms.
and some areas of North America, are fed fish
meal that can pass on disease; that's part of why
antibiotics are so heavily used in fish farms.
Farmed fish are genetically weaker than their wild
counterparts; farmed fish have such pale meat that
dyes are added to their food to color the flesh.
For good reason, Alaskans are down on fish
farming and see the up side of harvesting wild fish.

SOCKEYE SALMON / Oncorhynchus nerka

Sockeye salmon occur in the North Pacific and Arctic.
Sockeyes were an important food source for Alaska
Natives, who ate them fresh and dried. Sockeyes support
one of the most important commercial fisheries on the
Pacific coast. They grow to 4-8 pounds. Sockeye salmon
are prized for smoking and canning due to the rich orange-
red color of their flesh and their distinctive flavor. They
are rich in Omega-3 fish oil. AKA “red.”

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KING SALMON / Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

The king salmon is Alaska's state fish. The largest of
Pacific salmon, commonly exceeding 30 pounds, it is
abundant from Southeast to the Yukon River. The king is a
robust, deep-bodied fish. Most are caught by trollers using
baited hooks. There is an excellent market for kings
because of their large size and excellent table qualities:
large, well-defined flake; robust flavor; and wealth of
omega-3 fish oil. Kings are available all year. AKA
“chinook.”

Nutritional Content
Serving Size: 3 oz.	Pink salmon (undrained)		Sockeye salmon (drained)
Calories	118.0		130.0
Protein	16.8	g	17.4	g
Total Fat	5.14	g	6.22	g
Saturated	1.31	g	1.40	g
Monounsaturated	1.54	g	2.35	g
Polyunsaturated	1.74	g	1.94	g
Carbohydrates	0.0		0.00
Sodium	471.0	mg	458.0	mg
Potassium	277.0	mg	321.0	mg
Magnesium	29.0	mg	24.7	mg
Cholesterol	46.8	mg	37.1	mg
Source: USDA Handbook #8

COHO SALMON / Oncorhynchus kisutch

Found in coastal waters of Alaska from Southeast to the
Chukchi Sea and Yukon River, cohos occur in nearly all
accessible bodies of fresh water. Adults weigh 8-12
pounds and are bright silver. About half of the commercial
catch is taken in Southeast Alaska by trollers. Cohos'
smooth flavor and firm texture make them an increasingly
sought-after table fish. AKA “silver.”

KETA SALMON / Oncorhynchus keta

Ketas have the widest distribution of any Pacific
salmon: from the Sacramento River in California to the Sea
of Japan. In Southeast Alaska, most ketas mature at 4
years and range from 7-18 pounds. They are a favorite
salmon for Alaskans' smokehouses and a source of ikura,
or salmon roe, much prized in Japan. AKA “silverbrite.”

PINK SALMON / Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Pinks are the “bread and butter” fish in many Alaskan
coastal communities, important to commercial fisheries, sport
anglers and subsistence users. Pinks range from northern
California to the Mackenzie River, Canada, Siberia and Korea.
The pink is the smallest Pacific salmon at 3-4 pounds. Most
pinks are taken with purse seines and drift or set gillnets. AKA
“humpy.”

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