Salt Water
Free of mercury, but full of heart & brain healthy Omega-3s.
Clean, Moist, Flaky, Paper White
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Asian Sea Bass
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Species Name
Barramundi
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Latin Name
Lates calcarifer
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Origin
Pacific, New Zealand & Pacific Rim
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
New Zealand & Australia
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Producer
PT Fega
Range & Habitat
PT Fega
Fega Barramundi is raised in open sea water throughout its life, a pristine, healthy ocean environment with free flowing currents. Fega Barramundi has a sweet Sea Bass flavor profile and a firm texture, medium flake, year round availability and a portion cost to satisfy most food cost targets. It was difficult to make a fair margin on Halibut this year and I do not see any relief in sight. In my opinion, I feel the fish has out priced itself for what it is worth and know there are many other options available with similar or better characteristics.
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