What about Salmon? Whether it’s coho, chum, sockeye, Alaskan, Norwegian, or Chilean, salmon is the king of seafood. A favorite of health-conscious people due to its high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is one of the top three sh consumed in the United States. With a variety of species in the wild-caught and farm-raised categories, Gordon Food Service® o ers our customers a vast selection of sizes and cuts to meet any menu application.
Gordon Food Service® The Word on Salmon
Salmon, Atlantic Species: Salmo salar While all other salmon species make their natural home in the Paci c, this species is the only salmon from Atlantic waters. Commercial salmon is farmed, and this successful and vast industry is practiced in the Atlantic, Paci c, and Indian oceans. While this sh was once caught wild for commercial purposes, Salmon, Coho, Silver, or Medium Red today Atlantic salmon on the open ocean is caught Species: Oncorhynchus kisutch only by sport shermen. Raw Atlantic esh is This 8–10-pound salmon ranges throughout the orange in color. Paci c, farmed and caught from Chile to Japan to North America. It has even been found in the Great Lakes. This salmon species spends more time in fresh water than any other during its life cycle. Raw coho esh is red-orange in color.
Salmon, Pink or Humpback Species: Oncorhynchus gorbuscha This 3–5-pound salmon is found in great supply in northern Paci c waters. Pinks are the smallest of all salmon, have the smallest scales, and are easy to identify at market. Spawning males develop humped backs, earning the species a nickname of humpback. Pinks are popular for canning, due to their great Chinook Salmon, King Salmon supply and soft meat. Perhaps as much as 85% of Species: Oncorhynchus tshuwytscha the annual pink harvest is canned. These are truly the “kings” of all the Paci c salmon! Salmon, Sockeye, Red, or Blueback Making a select center-of-the-plate choice for ne dining, Chinook are available throughout the year. Species: Oncorhynchus nerka Averaging 20 pounds in the wild, market sizes for This 2–9-pound salmon is wild-caught. Abundant Chinook are between 4 and 30 pounds. in river systems in Alaska and British Columbia, sockeye are best known for their short and intense Salmon, Chum, Keta shing season, which lasts only a few weeks. Raw Species: Oncorhynchus keta sockeye esh is dark red in color. This variety of salmon is found at retail and Salmon foodservice establishments across the United States. Salmon’s beautiful esh, ranging from deep red to Chums are popular and widely distributed. This pinkish, makes an attractive retail display, whether most common species of Paci c salmon is available as llets, steaks, or whole-dressed sh. canned, smoked, and frozen. Chums average between 8–12 pounds. Early Americans smoked salmon as a means of preservation. Today, smoked salmon is a popular Chums freeze well, and are less oily than other Paci c specialty seafood item. salmon. They’re a great choice as an ingredient in dishes including moisture. Salmon has earned acclaim from scientists for the levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Other names: Darks, brites, semibrites, silverbrites. This sh is a heart-healthy choice. These grading names refer to the esh color, not the sh’s color. Raw chum esh is pink-orange in color. Canned chums might be labeled Keta, referencing its Latin name. A
REORDER NO. DESCRIPTION CASE PACK Wild-Caught Alaskan Coho 156910* GFS® Wild-Caught Alaskan Coho Salmon, 8 oz. 20 ct.
A 156920* GFS Wild-Caught Alaskan Coho Salmon, 6 oz. 27 ct. 156920 GFS Wild-Caught Alaskan Coho Salmon Wild-Caught Alaskan Sockeye B 680420* GFS Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon Fillets, 8 oz. 20 ct. 680410* GFS Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon Fillets, 6 oz. 27 ct.
Wild-Caught Alaskan Keta B 544221 GFS Wild-Caught Keta Salmon Fillets, 8 oz. 20 ct. 680371 GFS Wild-Caught Keta Salmon Fillets, 6 oz. 2/5 lb. 730084* GFS Wild-Caught Keta Salmon Fillets, 4 oz. 40 ct. 811020* Trident Wild-Caught Keta Salmon, 8 oz. 20 ct. 745341* Trident Skinless Keta Salmon Fillets, 4 oz. 40 ct. 116161* Trident Keta Salmon Sides, 2 lb. avg. 20 lb.
Farm-Raised Norwegian Atlantic 544221 GFS Wild-Caught Keta Salmon Fillet 522694 GFS Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon Fillets, 8 oz. 20 ct. C 826553* GFS Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon Fillets, 6 oz. 27 ct. C 231584* GFS Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon Fillets, 4 oz. 40 ct. 187070 Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon Sides, 3 lb. avg. 22 lb. Farm-Raised Chilean Atlantic 368130* GFS Farm-Raised Chilean Salmon Fillets, 8 oz. 20 ct. 368140 GFS Farm-Raised Chilean Salmon Fillets, 6 oz. 27 ct. Stu ed and Seasoned 609390* Fishery Products Seared Sesame Teriyaki 10 lb. Salmon, 5 oz. 898750 Fishery Products Smoky Applewood Fire 10 lb. Roasters Salmon, 5 oz. 826553 GFS Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon Fillet 336810 Icelandic Citrus Pepper-Glazed Salmon, 4 oz. 10 lb. 336790 Icelandic Dill-Glazed Salmon, 4 oz 10 lb. D 101421 Lemon-Dill Salmon, 3.5 oz. 10 lb. D 595141 Trident Fire-Grilled Cooked Salmon, 4 oz. 40 ct. 179221 Trident Stu ed Alaskan Salmon Fillets, 3.3 oz. 10 lb. 185910* Trident Stu ed Alaskan Salmon Fillets, 4.4 oz. 10 lb. Cedar Planked 260590 Cedar Bay Sugar and Spice Cedar-Planked 20 ct. Skin-On Salmon, 6 oz. 260620 Cedar Bay Maple and Smoked Pepper 20 ct. Cedar-Planked Skin-On Salmon, 6 oz. 260630 Cedar Bay Applewood with Orange Ginger 20 ct. Cedar-Planked Skin-On Salmon, 6 oz. 595141 Trident Fire-Grilled Cooked Salmon
* Not available in all areas. Please check with your Customer Development Specialist for availability. REORDER NO. DESCRIPTION CASE PACK Burgers and Croquettes A 185930* Trident Salmon Burgers, 4 oz. 10 lb. B 716766* Trident Precooked Salmon Croquettes, 3 oz. 10 lb. Smoked C 430080 Santa Barbara Classic Sliced 2/2.5 lb. A Cold-Smoked Salmon 185930 Trident Salmon Burger 430120 Santa Barbara Hot-Smoked Farm-Raised 2/2.5 lb. Skin-On Salmon Sides 430100 Santa Barbara Scottish-Style Cold-Smoked 2/2.5 lb. Atlantic Salmon Canned 322270 Royal Red Sockeye Salmon in Salt 12/14.75 oz. 201715* Sea Alaska Fancy Pink Salmon 24/14.75 oz. D 116386* Sea Alaska Fancy Pink Salmon 6/4 lb.
* Not available in all areas. Check with your Customer Development Specialist for availability. B 716766 Trident Precooked Salmon Croquette
C D 430080 Santa Barbara Classic Sliced Cold-Smoked Salmon 116386 Sea Alaska Fancy Pink Salmon
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