King Salmon
King salmon is the largest species of the Pacific salmon family (which includes Sockeye, Coho and Pink salmon).Also called Chinook,it is heralded as the very best salmon species in terms of taste,texture and nutritional quality.
• Our King salmon are raised in arguably the cleanest rearing environments in the world.
• We are respected for our clean,healthy and humane practices as well as our superior quality salmon.
King salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha),sometimes known as Chinook,are an anadromous fish,meaning they are adapted to life in both fresh and sea water.They are born in fresh water,spend most of their life at sea and then they return to fresh water to spawn.
King salmon were introduced into New Zealand from northern California as a game fish in the late 19th Century.However it wasn’t until the 1980s that New Zealand entrepreneurs sought to develop salmon farms in the cool,deep waters of the Marlborough Sounds.
King salmon is the main salmon species farmed in New Zealand, but the King salmon is still a rare species of salmon,and New Zealand King salmon only makes up about 0.6% of the world’s farmed salmon population.The main species of salmon that is farmed around the world is Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).
HERALDED AS THE VERY BEST SALMON IN TERMS OF TASTE,TEXTURE AND NUTRITIONAL QUALITY.
Our King salmon is found in premium retail and on the menus of top dining establishments
around the world.
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Compared to other salmon and seafood species,King salmon consistently contains some of the highest levels per serving of healthy long chain Omega-3 oils.
FOR GREAT TASTE AND GOOD HEALTH, ENJOY OUR KING SALMON
The King salmon species has the highest natural oil content of all salmon.This high oil content means our salmon has a wonderful rich flavour and delicate texture,which makes it perfect for sashimi,baking,frying,grilling and smoking,as well as being incredibly nutritious.Our King salmon is a naturally rich source of healthy long chain Omega-3s,which have widely documented health benefits such as aiding heart and joint health.They are also important for a healthy mind at all life stages,especially in young children where Omega-3s are vital for development of the brain and eyes.Compared to other salmon and seafood species,King salmon consistently contains some of the highest levels per serving of healthy long-chain Omega-3 oils.
For further information on the health benefits of Omega-3s,
Please visit www.omega-3centre.com
Salmon Species Total Fat (grams) Omega-3s (grams)
King (chinook) 10.4 2.3
Sockeye (red) 8.6 1.2
Silver(coho) 5.9 1.3
Pink (humpie) 3.5 1.1
King salmon is also an excellent source of high-quality protein and contains vitamins A,B12 and D,as well as niacin and thiamine,for overall good health.Fresh King salmon is also a natural source of selenium and iodine,which are important trace elements that are often lacking in our daily diets.
Comparative Nutrition Data
OUR FARMS
A number of important factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing salmon farm sites to ensure commercially viable and sustainable farming.New Zealand Salmon’s sea farm sites were chosen very carefully.The sites need deep enough water,sufficient water flow,shelter from wind and waves,high quality,cool waters with low variation in temperature and salinity,and adequate separation from other sea farms.
IDEAL CONDITIONS
DEPTH OF WATER
The good depth of water in the New Zealand allows adequate space between the pen and seabed,allowing tidal dispersion of wastes
TIDAL FLOWS
Good water flow ensures a constant supply of dissolved oxygen and maintains the water quality. Our sea farms are strategically positioned in the remote areas of Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds where tides are continually flushing water.
WATER QUALITY
Salmon need a plentiful supply of well oxygenated and unpolluted water.The purity and the balanced PH of the water is vital for the health of the fish and their growth.
SHELTERED LOCATIONS
Shelter is important.Wind and waves can affect feeding even with the protection of sea pen structures.Net movement during rough weather may also cause stress,so the bays in the Sounds where the farms are situated provide appropriate shelter.
TEMPERATURE OF WATER
Temperature is an important factor in fish health and growth.Salmon thrive is achieved at a steady temperature range of 12-17C.The waters of the Marlborough Sounds provide this cooler temperature range.
SEPARATION FROM OTHER FARMS
The sites need to have adequate separation from other sea farms for disease management. Fortunately,New Zealand is isolated and known diseases that can affect salmon elsewhere have not occurred here.Nevertheless,we still practice appropriate biosecurity measures to protect each farm and therefore sea farms are located a stipulated minimum distance apart.
SITED FOR MINIMUM IMPACT
Farms sites are chosen to have minimal impact to residential neighbours,tourism operators,recreational Sounds users,marine mammals,and other Sounds wildlife,and farms must comply with associated legislations.
COLLABORATION
WE STRIVE TO ENSURE OUR SALMON ESPECIALLY KING SALMON IS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND ADHERES TO RESPECTED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS WITH ALL OUR SELECTED FARM OPERATORS THAT WE CHOOSE TO COLLABORATE
Our company puts a strong emphasis on high quality and professional standards in husbandry,environmental monitoring,processing,food safety and compliance.This is to ensure to our end customer by providing an excellent and reliable service.
Our vertically integrated operations ensure we have control of production and quality from the hatchery right through to the final dispatch to market,and we pride ourselves on the quality,reliability and traceability of all our salmon products.
Our sea farms and processing operators are annually audited to achieve the internationally recognised sustainability certification – the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practice (BAP) standard.This certification is testament to the company’s commitment to the environment,staff well-being,food safety,animal welfare and traceability.
Furthermore,One of our farm operator is the first and only ocean farmed salmon to have achieved the Green/’Best Choice’ rating from the globally respected Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program.This great result further supports our sustainability credentials and helps you make choices for healthy oceans.
Each of our products is specified for an individual customer or market and must meet international HACCP quality standards for which our farm operators is independently accredited.Government regulatory authorities inspect and monitor our processes for compliance with health and safety,and access requirements of consuming countries.
All our operators are prepared with all other documents that commonly required by our
customers such as below:
BEST AQUACULTURE PRACTICES HALAL CERTIFICATE WOOLWORTH QUALITY ASSURANCE KOSHER KIWI.