Latin Name: Beryx splendens
Weight: 1-1.5kg up to 2.5kg
Length: 30-50cm
- Wild Caught
- Farmed
Location
Alfonsino are caught year-round off the east coast of New Zealand and the Chatham Islands.
Sustainability
Sustainability of this New Zealand fish stock is ensured through the world-leading Fisheries Act and Quota Management System (QMS). The QMS guides the sustainable use of New Zealand fisheries. Find out what the QMS is and how it works.
Fishing Methods
Trawl
Fishing Season
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Nutrition
Source: Biotin (vitamin B7), Iodine, Phosphorus, Potassium
Good Source: Niacin (vitamin B3), vitamin B12, vitamin D, Selenium, Omega-3 fatty acids
Seafood is a highly nutritious food and is a great source of protein. Many species are low in saturated fat and a number of them are a good source of Omega 3.
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Cooking Tips
Alfonsino has white flesh with a firm texture. It has a high oil content. It is suitable for most cooking methods.
