Alewife

The fishing season is in June, but it is best to contract before the fishing season because of changes made ​​from one year to another.

Alewife

(Alosa Pseudoharengus)

(HS CODE # 03056980)

Specification

  • +/- 130 Grams / Fish
  • 13,63 Kg Plastic Pail
  • 91 to 110 Fishes / Pail
  • 1 800 Pails / 40′ container reefer
  • Keep refrigerated 6° Celcius

Availability

Only a few months

2 years shelf life

Our Process

In the herring family, Alewife is caught in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia rivers. Once caught, it is salted and dry packed in plastic pails of 30 pounds (13.63 kg) without brine. Very popular in the African and Caribbean cuisine.

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conveyor belt with fresh fish
Fishermen processing conveyor belt with fresh alewife
SALTED ALEWIFE IN PAIL
Alewife in plastic pail
ALEWIFE IN PAIL

Eco-Responsible

Our herrings are fished in respect of the highest environmental standards of the MSC, which is from a sustainable & well managed fishery.

Ancestral Process

Passed on from generation to generation, giving a unique salty smoked taste. Used as seasoning with rice, vegetables, beans or pasta.

Salted without brine

The herring is put in a natural salt and can be preserve for 2 years.

Whole

The Alewife is sold whole (with the roe) in plastic pail of 13,6 kg.

Shipping

We ship worldwide. Contact us to get a quote.

Storage

The product can be stored up to 2 years and require refrigeration.

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Per 42 g of herring
Amount
Energy 100 cal.
Protein 12 g
Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 2310 mg
Calcium 25 mg

2 years shelf life, keep refrigerated 

Use it like anchovies, mix it with pasta, pizza, rice, potatoes. Always cool in sauce.