Antarctic Queen (Whiting)

Name: Antarctic Queen (Whiting)
Latin Name: Merluza australis

Harvest Area: South America

Seasons: Year round with concentration March - November.

Characteristics: Very similar in appearance to haddock with a fat layer between the flesh and the skin. Fish has a whiting head, skin correlation resembling haddock with a natural line, whiter flesh and extremely moist delicate flavor.

Grade/Pack: Sold mainly frozen, skin on or skinless, both IQF and Layer Pack.

Traditional Applications: All food service areas where haddock is served; excellent broiled or fried.

Substitutes: Haddock, Whiting (merluza gayi)

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