What is Wild Alaska Pollock?

Gadus chalcogrammus (Theragra chalcogramma)

What is Wild Alaska Pollock?

Wild Alaska Pollock is a cousin to cod and shares its lean, snow-white meat, delicate, flaky textures and mild flavor. Not to be confused with the darker, oilier Atlantic pollock, Alaska pollock is one of the healthiest and most versatile fish choices available. Wild-caught in the icy waters of Alaska, Alaska pollock is the most abundant certified-sustainable wild fish in the world.

Fishing Seasons

January through April, and July through October

Responsible Fisheries Management Certification
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Website
Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers Website

NUTRITION

ALASKA POLLOCK IS A POWERHOUSE OF COMPLETE, HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN

3.0 OZ. OF ALASKA POLLOCK

17 G PROTEIN (32% DV)

3.1 MCG VITAMIN B12 (130% DV)

281 MG OMEGA 3S DHA & EPA

0 G CARBOHYDRATE

DV = Daily Value // 3.0 oz. =85 g Source: USDA Standard Reference Release 28

Wild Alaska Pollock is a climate-friendly choice.

According to a recent Life Cycle assessment study*: Wild Alaska Pollock has a significantly lower carbon impact compared to beef, chicken, and pork.

1 Monterey Bay Aquarium/Dalhousie University Seafood Carbon Emissions Tool; beef, chicken and pork measured as kg CO2-eq per kg of protein, midpoints for reported range (as of July 14, 2021)
2 Comparative environmental LCA of the Impossible Burger® with conventional ground beef burger, Quantis International (2019)
3 Quantis International, Life Cycle Assessment of Wild Alaska Pollock: ISO LCA Report (2021)
* Non-profit association Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) partnered with a leader in global sustainability research to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the Wild Alaska Pollock industry. The LCA is an internationally recognized approach that evaluates potential environmental impacts of products throughout their lifecycle.
The LCA results show that Wild Alaska Pollock fillet is 3.77 kg CO2-eq per kg of protein, significantly lower than comparative statistics reported for other protein sources.

Wild Alaska Pollock Recipes

Oven Roasted Wild Alaska Pollock with Heirloom Tomatoes & Saffron
Wild Alaska Pollock Mahalo Tacos
Redi Grilled™ Wild Alaska Pollock Mahalo Tacos
Whole Wild Alaska Pollock Karaage

Health Benefits & Nutrition

Wild Alaska Pollock is a great low-calorie, low-fat, and high-protein choice to include in your diet. At only 80 calories per serving, one cooked, 4 oz. fillet provides 19g of protein and 70mg of Omega-3. Alaska Pollock is also a great source for various other nutrients and their health benefits, including:

  • Vitamin B-12 (promotes healthy brain function)
  • Amino Acids (strengthens your immune system)
  • Phosphorous (works with calcium to maintain your bones and teeth)
  • Selenium (protects your body from infection)

Given its low level of contaminants and abundance of health benefits, Alaska public health officials frequently advocate for unrestricted consumption of Wild Alaska Pollock for people of all ages.

Sustainability

From source to plate, Wild Alaska Pollock is the most abundant and sustainable species on the planet. And, concerns about fish farming processes are nonexistent because our Alaska Pollock is caught in the wild and in many cases, processed right aboard our ships.