Silver Hake
Merluccius bilinearis
Silver Hake is a long, thin species and is named for the silvery iridescence on its skin. This fish, with its sweet flavour and delicate, tender texture has a high degree of culinary versatility.
Silver hake has a protruding lower jaw and it is covered with large scales, their body is silver-grey on its sides, becoming darker on their dorsal region and lighter on their underside. This flavorful silvery fish is a true Canadian seafood treasure.
Skin colour
Silvery, darker dorsally
Texture
Delicate and tender
Flavour
Sweet tasting
Nutrition
High in protein and low in fat
Sustainability and Certifications
Harvested under Canadian fisheries management regulations and part of a federal Integrated Fishery Management Plan (IFMP). All producers are certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Health Benefits
Silver hake is a good source of selenium, vitamin B, magnesium, it is high in low-fat protein.
Product forms
We offer a range of product forms, in various size grades to meet customer specifications
Fresh (Whole)
Frozen (Whole)
Packs
4 kg, 7 kg and 25 kg
Areas harvested
Primarily on the Scotian Shelf
Main markets
Southern Europe
Nutrition
Calories
93
Fat
3.2 g
Saturated
0.5 g
Cholesterol
45 mg
Carbohydrates
< 0.1 g
Protein
16 g
Calcium
7 mg
Potassium
357 mg
Iron
0.1 mg
per 100 grams
