The Journey of Norwegian Salmon, Part 2
The Journey of Norwegian Salmon, Part 2 Victor: Hello, Gemini ! Let's continue the article "The Journey of Norwegian Salmon: From Fjords to Supermarkets." Catching, Processing, and Quality Standards Victor: Hello, Gemini! Let's start with the first point: How is the fish caught on Norwegian farms ? Gemini: Hello, Victor. Catching on farms is not wild fishing with nets. It is a very technological and humane process. When the salmon reaches the right size and weight (usually around 5 kilograms), it is moved from the pens to special vessels equipped with pumps. Transfer and stunning : The fish are pumped into tanks with water and then immediately stunned. This is done not only for humane reasons but also to preserve the quality of the meat: stunning helps prevent stress, which can cause lactic acid to form in the meat, affecting its taste and texture. Cooling: Immediately after stunning, the fish are placed in reservoirs with ice water. This quickly lowers their ...