Showing Food Atlantic herring

General Information

Name

Atlantic herring

Scientific Name

Clupea harengus harengus

Description

Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus harengus, is a fish species native to the North Atlantic Ocean, primarily found in the coastal waters of Europe and North America. It is widely consumed in countries such as Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Atlantic herring is a versatile food, used in various culinary preparations including raw consumption, curing by salting, fermenting, pickling, drying, or smoking, and cooking by grilling, frying, or boiling. The fish has a soft, chewy texture when cooked fresh, while curing gives it a firmer texture and a flavor that depends on the curing method. It has a distinctive oily taste and smell. Atlantic herring is rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals, providing health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving heart health (PMID: 35233011). The most notable chemical in Atlantic herring is protein (PMID: 36345506). The fish has medicinal uses, including the production of fish oil supplements. A peculiar mode of preparation is the traditional Dutch method of eating raw herring with onions and pickles.

Primary ID

FOOD00292

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