Codfish

Bacalhau Gadus Morhua or Atlantic Codfish

Origin: North Atlantic and Artic

Family: Gadidae

Genos: Gadus

Species: Gadus Morhua

Is is the most consumed species in Portugal!

Bacalhau gadus macrocephalus or bacalhau do pacífico

Origin: North Pacific

Family: Gadidae

Genos: Gadus

Species: Gadus Macrocephalus

More fibrous than Atlantic Codfish. Whiter.

european pollock

Origin: Pacific Ocean near Alaska or in the coasts of Russia and China

Family: Gadidae

Genos: Pollachius

Species: Theragra chalcogramma

A rather more economical relative of codfish, it is the first among the codfish-like fish.

saithe

Origin: Norwegian Sea

Family: Gadidae

Genos: Pollachius

Species: Pollachius virens

Ethnic and exotic product very typical of Brazilian, African and Caribbean communities. It is most consumed species in Brazil.

Darker, with a stronger and more characteristic flavour than most species of white-fleshed fish. It goes well with dishes with a lot of seasoning. Firm texture, suitable for frying.

ling

Origin: Norwegian Sea

Family: Lotidae

Genos: Molva

Species: Molva molva

Species with strong consumption in Brazil and in the Spanish market.

Tasty, white and firm meat that resembles codfish. It can be used in all the recipes that traditionally use codfish.