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Alaska pollack are very similar to cod in that the body is elongated and the head has several characteristic whiskers (barbels). Their ventral fin is continuous and the dorsal fins are almost seamlessly connected. A distinguishing feature of the pollack is its curved lateral line.

The Alaska pollack is a rather small fish, growing to a maximum length of 80 centimetres. The life span is up to 15 years. They prefer to inhabit the bottom of the sea and feed on all sorts of sea life which share this habitat, such as young herrings or salmon. The Alaska pollack reaches sexual maturity at the age of three to four years. It is then extremely fertile and can lay as many as 15 million eggs year.

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	International terms
	International terms Lat: Theragra chalcogramma D: Alaska-Seelachs GB: Pollock, Alaska Pollock F: Lieu de l’Alaska, morue du Pacifique occidental E: Abadejo de Alaska, Colin de Alaska I: Merluzzo dell’ Alaska, Pollack d’ Alaska


	Nutrient content
	Nutrient content 100 g Alaska pollack (edible parts) Energy: 314 kilojoule Basic composition: Water 81.2 % Protein 16.7 % Fat 0.8 % Minerals: Sodium 100 mg Potassium 338 mg Calcium 8 mg Magnesium 57 mg Trace elements: Phosphorus 376 mg Vitamins: Vitamin B1 170 µg Vitamin B2 170 µg Vitamin B12 1.2 µg Folic acid 3.1 µg


	Occurrence
	Occurrence Alaska pollack live mainly in the North Pacific. Local commercial fishing does not itself catch Alaska pollack but exclusively imports. It is one of the most frequently caught fish species worldwide.


	Fishing methods
	Fishing methods Alaska pollack is generally caught using drift nets. Because the habitat of this fish is the North Pacific, only those resident states are involved in its commercial fishing. The main fishing nations are the USA, Russia and Japan.


	Economy
	Economy Alaska pollack is caught in huge quantities, therefore, despite its very high quality it is relatively inexpensive on the fish market. In Germany it is considered to be an economical alternative to the more expensive fish and ranks at the top of the consumer’s popularity scale.


	Taste
	Taste The meat of the Alaska pollack is very tender and tasty. The fish is usually processed immediately after the catch whilst still on board the ship. The white to pink coloured meat is very often used in the production of frozen products, for example fish fingers.


	Tips
	Tips Whoever wants to save a little can use Alaska pollack instead of cod. It tastes just as delicious and is easy on the purse.


	Season
	Season Alaska pollack is available on the fish market all year round. A relatively consistent quality is maintained.


	Preparation
	Preparation frying steaming boiling baking

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