Cod
the pride of Portugal
In Portugal, they call me bacalhau, and salted cod is a very common dish in throughout the country. The Portuguese have prepared me this way since 1497 when they first arrived in North America. By salting the cod they solved a serious problem of maritime expeditions: the conservation of food during the trip.
Gadus morhua
What I eat
I swim with my mouth open, so whatever goes in is fair game, even young cod.
Where I’m from
North Atlantic.
Mature size
About 100 cm.
How you can help
Make sure I’m MSC certified.