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Also known as mezgit, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, Merlangius euxmus

The haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is a saltwater ray-finned fish from the family Gadidae, the true cods. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Melanogrammus. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and associated seas, where it is an important species for fisheries, especially in northern Europe, where it is marketed fresh, frozen and smoked; smoked varieties include the Finnan haddie and the Arbroath smokie. Other smoked versions include long boneless, the filleted side of larger haddock smoked in oak chips with the skin left on the fillet.

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Haddock is a saltwater fish found in the North Atlantic Ocean that belongs to the cod family and is the only species in its genus. It is economically important for commercial fisheries, particularly in northern Europe, where it is sold fresh, frozen, or smoked in various forms.

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  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassTeleostei
  3. OrderGadiformes
  4. FamilyGadidae
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Typical values per 100 g · averaged across 22 products

aNutri-Score
4NOVA · Ultra-processed food
Energy
211 kcal
Fat
0.7 g
— of which saturates
0 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
— of which sugars
0 g
Fibre
0 g
Protein
50.5 g
Salt
1.02 g
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Melanogrammus aeglefinus
taxon name
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
MCN code
0302.52.00
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Melanogrammus aeglefinus
taxon common name
agrafín
short name
M. aeglefinus
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The haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is a saltwater ray-finned fish from the family Gadidae, the true cods. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Melanogrammus. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and associated seas, where it is an important species for fisheries, especially in northern Europe, where it is marketed fresh, frozen and smoked; smoked varieties include the Finnan haddie and the Arbroath smokie. Other smoked versions include long boneless, the filleted side of larger haddock smoked in oak chips with the skin left on the fillet.

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