WildALASKASURIMI SEAFOOD Gadus chalcogrammus (Theragra chalcogramma)

also known as WILD ALASKA POLLOCK or WALLEYE POLLOCK or PACIFIC POLLOCK

DESCRIPTION WILD ALASKA POLLOCK SUSTAINABILITY HARVEST PROFILE In Alaska, PROTECTING THE FUTURE SURIMI SEAFOOD of both the wild Alaska pollock made from wild Alaska pollock is stocks used in surimi seafood and A PREMIUM-QUALITY, FULLY-COOKED, is minced the environment takes priority ALL-NATURAL, REAL SEAFOOD PRODUCT. andGenuine processed wild into Alaska surimi, a fish pollock protein paste, over opportunities for commercial Though it looks and tastes like which is combined with other ingredients and harvest. Populations of wild Alaska many shellfish, it can be shellfish flavorings to make surimi seafood. pollock in the Bering allergen free and is available at a Sea, Aleutian ILAB VA L far lower price point. Islands, and A E Surimi seafood is a popular Gulf of Alaska st Harvest wild Alaska pollock OW addition to salads, sandwiches, LL ED 1 are estimated A stuffings and toppings, and is used nd Process into fillets; mince fillets. separately CATCH in a number of sushi bar items, 2 using annual including California rolls. 3rd Wash and refine scientific research surveys. th Add ingredients (like sugar) to 4 protect protein during freezing Managers use survey data to determine the “TOTAL 5th Freeze surimi block AVAILABLE” population, identify the “ALLOWABLE CATCH” and set a lower th Surimi can then be made into many “ ” limit to ensure 6 varieties of surimi seafood ACTUAL CATCH that the wild population in Alaska's waters will always be sustainable. HARVEST SEASON PRODUCTS The Alaska pollock fishery is the JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC LARGEST SUSTAINABLE FISHERY Popular surimi seafoods Gulf of Alaska in the United States. available year-round: Bering Sea / Aleutian Islands CRAB-STYLE CERTIFIED LEGS OR STICKS ECONOMY pollock jobs pollock vessels Source: NOAA FLAKES ~30 K ~250 CHUNKS The Alaska pollock fishery is certified MINI-CUTS under two independent certification SHREDS standards for sustainable fisheries: • ALASKA RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES LOBSTER-STYLE GEAR TYPE MANAGEMENT (RFM) CHUNKS SALAD-STYLE pelagic trawl • MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (MSC) SCALLOPS ....And Many More!

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute www.alaskaseafood.org GASTRONOMY SURIMI SEAFOOD NUTRITION

FIRM • SUCCULENT • SWEET • VERSATILE MADE FROM SurimiWILD ALASKA seafood POLLOCK IS AN EXCELLENT SOURCE “Alaska pollock surimi is a key OF COMPLETE, HIGH QUALITY ingredient in Japanese cuisine. PROTEIN. We Japanese chefs use it in a FROM TRADITIONAL Japanese variety of dishes from home- SURIMI SEAFOOD kamaboko (fishcakes) in Japan and 3.0 oz. of cooking to Kaiseki (traditional fine Korea, to spicy surimi stir-fry in dining). Surimi always gives me 13 g PROTEIN (26% DV) Thailand, to ink-colored surimi shaped France CRABSTICK W/ SAUCE inspiration to create new recipes.” like eel in Spain, surimi seafood is The flavor and texture of surimi mcg VITAMIN B (58% DV) NAOYUKI YANAGIHARA consumed the whole-world over, seafood is seen as an ideal 1.4 Cultural Ambassador of Japanese Cuisine often in unexpected shapes and sizes. delivery system for various 338 mg OMEGA 3s DHA & EPA Japan KAMABOKO French sauces. Surimi seafood cakes/loaves that Hawaii SAIMIN are steamed until they are firm, Hawaiian soup blending a mix of THE HIGH PROTEIN served either room temperature ingredients, but always including CONTENT OF SURIMI or chilled with various sauces. kamaboko surimi seafood. SEAFOOD is easily Many types exist and are used in Thailand SQUID SEAFOOD SNACK other dishes as ingredients. digestible, and has Dried snack made from a mix all nine amino acids the body can't Japan CHIKUWA of squid and surimi seafood, Translates roughly to ‘bamboo’ typically prepared with a variety produce itself — a complete protein based on its shape, surimi of spices. of the highest quality. While many may think seafood is wrapped around either surimi seafood is a modern creation, South Korea GIMPAB/KIMBAP a bamboo or metal stick and Sushi-like rolls featuring rice SURIMI SEAFOOD HAS BEEN then steamed or broiled. and fillings wrapped with CREATED & CONSUMED USA/Canada CALIFORNIA ROLL seaweed and flavorings. While A type of sushi roll including the fillings vary, surimi seafood CompleteBenefits of High for at least years, cucumber, avocado, and crab is commonly used. Quality Protein and some trace its 900origin even further, stick surimi seafood. South Korea EOMUK, ODENG going as far back as the 800's! Spain SURIMI ANGULAS/EELBROODS Korean fishcakes made by mixing • Build and maintain lean body mass Eel-shaped surimi seafood, surimi, wheat flour, carrots, • Regulation of metabolism roughly the size of spaghetti onion, and sugar, kneading the and dyed black with squid ink blend into shapes, and then • Improved satiation—leading to to mimic a traditional meal of boiling, steaming or frying. Often lower intake and possible weight loss juvenile eels. served with a fish soup. • Stronger muscles, resulting in InnovationThough the concept of greater mobility, strength, and surimi is an old one, dexterity the technologies are SURIMI SEAFOOD has its own holiday in Japan, not. Modern processes are constantly where NATIONAL KAMABOKO DAY is * Nutritional values for Alaska Surimi Seafood improving nutrition, yield, and the celebrated on November 16th! vary depending on brand and product form; development of new products. please check with your supplier for specifics.

Alaska Tropical Surimi Poke Bowl | California Roll Lettuce Cups | Alaska Surimi Seafood Cobb Salad Alaska Surimi Seafood Artichoke Dip | BBQ Pulled Alaska Surimi Sandwich

Recipes Find these and more at WILDALASKASEAFOOD.COM/RECIPES

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