Where does McDonald's get their fish?

Did you know that Espersen is delivering fish to the Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's? Actually, we have done so for more than 40 years. Today we deliver the fish for all McDonald's restaurants in 42 countries – mainly on the European continent.

Is the fish at McDonald's real fish?

We use wild-caught Alaska Pollock for our Filet-O-Fish® sandwich in the U.S., which is 100% sourced from sustainable fisheries. Why is sustainable fish so important to us? Because it helps protect our oceans—something that's important to you.

Where do McDonald's fish come from?

The Bering Sea is one of the best places to catch wild Alaskan Pollock. McDonald's is the other. From the dock at Dutch Harbor, Kenny Longaker sets out on his boat, the Defender, to catch the wild Alaskan Pollock used in our Filet-O-Fish® sandwich. Alaskan Pollock is a fast-growing species.

What is McDonald's fish filet made of?

Ingredients: Pollock, Water, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Wheat Flour, Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% Or Less: Yellow Corn Flour, Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Whey (milk), Dextrose, Dried Yeast, Sugar, Cellulose Gum, Paprika And Turmeric Extract (color), Natural Flavors ...

Where is McDonald's fish processed?

If you have ever eaten a McDonald's Filet-o-fish there is a good chance that it came from the Alaska Ocean. The Alaska Ocean is the largest catcher/processor ship in the U.S. fleet with a capacity to catch and process 300 tons of Alaskan Pollock each day.

What You Don't Know About McDonald's Famous Filet-O-Fish

Who supplies McDonald's Filet-O-Fish?

Did you know that Espersen is delivering fish to the Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's? Actually, we have done so for more than 40 years.

Is the fish at McDonald's healthy?

The Final Verdict

As with virtually every fast-food sandwich, the Filet-O-Fish isn't going to kill you if you eat it once in a while, but it's not something you should devour on the regular. "If you eat this product three times per day and don't diversify your diet, of course this isn't healthy," says Takhistov.

Is Pollock a good fish?

As far as the nutritional value of pollock, like salmon, tuna and cod, it is a good source of lean protein and low in saturated fat. All of these fish are also a good source of vitamin B12, phosphorous, and selenium.

Is Cod and Pollock the same?

They do look similar, but there are are a few differences between the two. First, Pollock has a milder flavor than Cod. Second, Pollock can lose its shape a lot quicker if overcooked. Cod meat is a little firmer, but still flaky and tender when prepared correctly.

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What kind of fish is pollock?

Pollock is a semipelagic schooling fish widely distributed in the North Pacific Ocean with largest concentrations in the eastern Bering Sea. U.S. wild-caught Alaska pollock is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Why is there only half a slice of cheese on Filet-O-Fish?

Half a slice of cheese is used in each Filet-O-Fish sandwich, with McDonald's stating the reason as to prevent the cheese from overwhelming the taste.

Is Pollock a bony fish?

Bony fish: A classification of fish with a skeleton made of bone such as salmon, cod, pollock, etc.

What does a pollock fish look like?

Appearance. Atlantic pollock are brownish-green on the back and slightly pale on the belly. They have a small chin barbel, like the whiskers on a catfish. They are a member of the cod family but can be distinguished by their greenish hue and darker flesh.

Is Alaska Pollock fish healthy?

A low-calorie food, Wild Alaska Pollock is one of the healthiest natural foods in the world. It's a great source of protein and in the low-risk category for environmental toxins, such as mercury and pesticides.

Is McChicken healthier than Filet-O-Fish?

McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more. McChicken Sandwich has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish.

Is pollock a bottom feeder?

Interesting Facts. Because the Pollock is a bottom feeder, its flesh doesn't look as impressive as the Atlantic Pollack. Its dark-colored flesh gives it a bad reputation that it doesn't feed and therefore, poor quality. In reality, some commercial areas use Pollock as a substitution for Salmon, especially in cat food.

Is pollock fish toxic?

Fish low in mercury are shrimp, salmon, canned light tuna, pollock and catfish -- and a daily serving of these should be safe for most people, according to federal agencies.

Is pollock high in mercury?

foods, beating out Pacific Cod, Atlantic Cod, and several types of salmon. Because of the pristine conditions of Alaska's waters, Wild Alaska Pollock has extremely low levels of contaminants (by US FDA standards), such as mercury. making it safe for everyone including pregnant and nursing women, to consume.

What is the healthiest fish to eat?

Which fish is better cod or pollock?

For the same reason, the content of healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3 in Alaska pollock is almost twice higher than in Pacific cod. Other differences in nutritional value or taste are not so significant, while Alaska pollock has a great advantage due to its more affordable price.

What is best tasting fish?

What's healthier cheeseburger or filet o fish?

Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium. Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 19% higher. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 4 times less Zinc than Cheeseburger.

Why did McDonald's start selling the Filet O Fish?

With determination and a knack for thoroughness, Groen convinced McDonald's to test a breaded whitefish sandwich to help satisfy customers who abstained from eating meat on Fridays in observance of Lent.

Is McDonald's Filet O Fish cooked separately?

Our Filet-o-Fish® patty is cooked separately from meat items in 100% vegetable oil. However, due to the design of the oil filtration system, during the oil filtering process, there is a small chance the oil used to cook our fish patties can come into contact with oil that has been used to cook chicken products.