Herring

There are around 200 different species of herring although it’s just three that are usually caught for food. They are Atlantic, Pacific and Araucanian herring. These specific species can be found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The size of a herring fish mainly depends on the species, but on average the larger ones can weigh up to 1.5 lbs. You would probably be able to spot a herring if you spotted one. They have a distinctive silver colouring that appears slightly blue on the top of their body but paler underneath, which has led to them being nicknamed the silver of the sea. The popularity of their meat has meant that the herring fishing trade is always profitable. Herring can replace mackerel in most recipes. It is often marinated, smoked and canned, and there are many other ways you will find herring on the market including herring rollmop, flippits, Russian Selodka, kipper and buckling.

Nutritional Value:  Herring has more vitamin D than almost any other food, making it an excellent choice for those who reside in coastal areas without much sunlight. It is also an excellent source of vitamins A, B6, B12 and omega-3. Herring provides generous amounts of phosphorus, potassium, calcium and selenium.