
New Zealand King Salmon
We source our New Zealand King Salmon, also known as Chinook, some of the most pristine, picturesque parts of Aotearoa, New Zealand to bring you the best quality and best-tasting smoked salmon products. Stewart Island, Mt Cook, Akaroa and the Marlborough Sounds are all areas where salmon is raised in our country's unique, pure environment.
New Zealand King Salmon is revered the world over for its impeccable taste, texture and health benefits.
King Salmon flesh is an attractive dark pink to red colour. Its oil content is higher than any other salmon and it is a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Our supplier produces regular reports to stakeholders on its commitment to sustainable development, and are an active member of relevant collective quota owning organisations.
Environmental performance is being improved with Environmental Management Systems (EMS), continual investigation and implementation of methods to improve eco-efficiency around farmed and harvested seafood, energy, water, packaging and waste management, and protecting and enhancing the natural environment through active management programmes.
We also source New Zealand King Salmon from the stunning Mt Cook region. Stretching through rivers of constantly flowing fresh water, the farms sit peacefully in an untouched landscape, a perfect growing environment for Chinook salmon. The alpine salmon to grow with as little human interference as possible.
New Zealand's King Salmon has a wealth of nutritional benefits
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It contains high protein .
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King salmon has the highest natural oil content of all salmon, and offers a rich source of healthy Omega-3.
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No anti-biotics are used in NZ Salmon Farms.
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King Salmon is also an excellent source of phosphorous, selenium, niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
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The high mineral and vitamin levels in New Zealand King Salmon also provide an array of nutritional benefits, making King Salmon a serious super food.
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Vitamin B6 - assists with strengthening the immune system.
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Vitamin B12 - Helps to maintain a healthy nervous system.
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Selenium - Essential to good health, important for the functioning of the immune system and assisting in the prevention of cancer & heart disease.
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Phosphorus - Essential for building healthy bones.
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Niacin - Essential in producing energy from the body's blood sugar.