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WILD chalcogrammus (Theragra chalcogramma)

PRODUCTS HARVEST PROFILE SUSTAINABILITY IN ALASKA, PROTECTING HARVEST SEASONS the future of both the stocks and

FILLETS JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC THE ENVIRONMENT TAKES PRIORITY over opportunities for commercial harvest. Populations of Alaska Gulf of in the , Aleutian H&G MINCE M I LT Bering Sea / Islands, and AS WELL AS FISHMEAL, are estimated COLLAGEN , AND MANY OTHERS! ILAB separately VA L A E using annual

scientific OW LL ED research A surveys. CATCH Managers use survey Gulf of Alaska Bering Sea / data to Aleutian Islands determine the “TOTAL AVAILABLE” population, identify the “ALLOWABLE CATCH” and set a lower “ACTUAL FAO 67: The world’s boundaries of the major CATCH” limit to ensure that the wild UTILIZATION fishing areas established for statistical purposes. population in Alaska's waters will FAO 67 always be sustainable.

The Alaska pollock is the Due to its versatility, ECONOMY LARGEST SUSTAINABLE FISHERY NO PART OF AN ALASKA POLLOCK Source: NOAA pollock jobs pollock vessels in the United States. GOES TO WASTE. ~30 K ~250 Referred to in as tarako CERTIFIED (salted) and mentaiko (spiced), ALASKA is popular The Alaska pollock fishery is certified for its rich, salty flavor. Alaska GEAR TYPE under two independent certification pollock stomachs and standards for sustainable : are also enjoyed in China and other Asian countries. The oil • ALASKA RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES is used for pharmaceuticals MANAGEMENT (RFM) pelagic trawl and collagen is made from • MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (MSC) the skins. Everything that is not consumed is made into high protein fishmeal to feed species.

Alaska Marketing Institute www.alaskaseafood.org GASTRONOMY WI LD HAB ITAT NUTRITION ALASKA POLLOCK IS A FLAKY • FRESH • TENDER DELICATE • MILD POWERHOUSE OF COMPLETE, HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN.

“Cooking with Alaska pollock is a 3.0 oz. of ALASKA POLLOCK joy as the fish itself is wonderfully forgiving and versatile. If you are 16 g PROTEIN (32% DV) looking for nutritious versatility and ease of preparation, Alaska pollock 3.1 mcg VITAMIN B12 (130% DV) is your new favorite protein.” s CHEF GARRETT BERDAN, RDN 285 mg OMEGA 3 DHA & EPA Culinary Nutritionist 0 g CARBOHYDRATE DV = Daily Value // 3.0 oz = 85g Source: USDA Standard Reference Release 28 The Wild Alaska Pollock: THE HIGH PROTEIN • A semi bottom-dwelling and schooling species, CONTENT OF WILD ranging from surface waters to depths of over ALASKA POLLOCK IS 500 meters. easily digestible, and • Seasonally migratory, moving from deeper has all nine amino acids the body ASK ALASKA for waters in the winter to shallow waters near the can't produce itself — a complete A RULING BY THE FDA MEANS THAT ONLY Alaska coast in spring. protein of the highest quality. POLLOCK ORIGINATING FROM ALASKA • A short-lived species, able to reproduce from CAN CARRY THE NAME around age 3 and surviving for around 12 years. • Impartial predators, having diets that vary with AlaskaIN THE Pollock US their size from zooplankton and to small fish. CompleteBenefits of High Quality Protein COOKING PROFILE CALORIES FROM ALASKA POLLOCK ARE • Build and maintain lean body mass 97% FROM PROTEIN! • Regulation of metabolism METHOD Poaching, baking, • Improved satiation—leading to broiling, steaming, sauteing, Compared to other protein sources like lower intake and possible weight loss frying—ANYTHING! chicken breast (75%) and lean ground • Stronger muscles, resulting in beef (43%), it’s clear there’s no cleaner greater mobility, strength, and dexterity FORGIVING AND VERSATILE protein than wild Alaska pollock. Fits into any recipe

Blackened Tacos with Beet-Apple Slaw and Avocado Crema | Baked with Green Pea Hummus and Pomegranate Falaffel with Mint hummus and Harissa Carrots | Laos-Style LAAP | Asian Rice Bowl

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