Farmed
Oreochromis niloticus
Farmed Tilapia
Tilapia, native to North Africa, is today one of the most popular farmed fish in the world. Very versatile, even its skin, incredibly soft, is edible.
treatment | Size | Box |
---|---|---|
Whole HOG |
1-3 lb 3-5 lb |
10 lb |
Fillets Scales off, pin bones out or skin patch |
2-3 oz 3-5 oz 4-6 oz 5-7 oz 7-9 oz 9-11 oz |
10 lb |
ORIGIN:
Honduras, Costa Rica, Colombia
AVAILABILITY:
year-round
- Its peachy flesh is very lean.
- It has a flaky, moist, yet still firm texture. Its taste is mild, even somewhat bland.
- Rich in vitamins A and B12, as well as in selenium.