Facts About Cobia: The First Fish of the 21st Century
Thursday 13 May 2010
Cobia's Culinary Benefits
1) Cobia has a firm white flesh and excellent eating qualities
2) Cobia offers chefs and the food industry almost unlimited versatility - from sashimi and sushi, to pan fried fillets, the culinary opportunities for Cobia are almost endless
3) "As a food writer I am very excited about Cobia. I have steamed, roasted and fried Cobia and also tried it grilled and poached - all with equally delicious results. I have also tasted some excellent sashimi and sushi made with Cobia." Rosemary Moon, Member of the Guild of Food Writers
4) Cobia's firm white flesh can be easily and accurately sliced, and holds together well, making it ideal for sushi and sashimi
5) Marine Farms' farmed Cobia, has been very well received by international chefs
6) Cobia freezes well and has a long shelf life
The Cobia Story
7) Cobia's Latin name is Rachycentron canadum
8) Cobia is the only specie in its family
9) Marine Farms began farming Cobia on a trial basis in Vietnam in 2005 following the success of their Cobia operation in Belize
10) Marine Farms Vietnam has set a new completely responsible and transparent standard for aquaculture in the region
11) Marine Farms is launching Cobia at the 2010 European Seafood Exposition in
Brussels - come and find out more on Sea Products of Scotland stand (9 - 4227) on the Scotland pavilion
12) Until now Cobia has only mainly been available in the wild
13) Farmed Cobia is flourishing in the warm oceanic waters of Vietnam, in an area of sea surrounding Hon Lon Island in Van Phong Bay, 50km north of Nha Trang
14) Marine Farms has ten sea sites, which are used on a rotational basis to protect the environment
15) The world population is growing, the demand for sustainable fish is on the increase and traditional species are becoming scarcer
Cobia's Supply Chain
16) Marine Farms' farmed Cobia is available all year round, delivering a constant supply for all your needs
17) Cobia is fast growing - reaching market size (6-7kg) in one year
18) Cobia grows three times more quickly than farmed Atlantic salmon
19) There is no antibiotic use at any stage in the Cobia growth cycle
20) Cobia is available in Europe through Sea Products of Scotland, and the US it is distributed by the Nordic Group
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+1 617-423-3358
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Email: hlipman@nordicgroupusa.com
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