Salmon is a perennial favourite among seafood lovers. A true superfood, it is packed with high-quality protein and important omega-3 fatty acids. It also tastes great and is probably one of the most versatile fish.
However, the ever-increasing demand for salmon has led to overfishing. This has created real concerns over the long-term sustainability of salmon fishing.
The good news is, several types of wild salmon are sustainable. This means that by simply making the switch to wild-caught salmon, you can continue to enjoy the great taste and many health benefits while protecting the future of the species.
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Why is wild salmon better?
If you’ve never had wild-caught salmon before, the main thing you will notice is the taste. As the fish have been allowed to grow and thrive in their natural environment, their flavour tends to be much more pronounced. The texture is also slightly different, with wild salmon being a little firmer.
Some people also worry about the high-level of contaminants found in farm-raised salmon. Traces of everything from pesticides to known carcinogens have been found in farmed fish, often at potentially harmful levels. However, this is not a concern with wild salmon, as they are sourced from naturally cleaner waters.
Most importantly, wild-caught salmon is much more sustainable. This is particularly true of most wild Alaskan salmon and wild Canadian salmon, which comes from carefully managed finishing operations.
The health benefits of wild salmon
While salmon is widely known for its great nutritional value, wild salmon has been proven to be particularly good for you. This is largely due to its diet. Where farmed salmon is raised on a diet of processed feed, wild salmon is free to enjoy a much more natural diet of krill, shrimp, and other invertebrates.
Specifically, wild salmon has a higher concentration of important minerals, like iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. It also tends to be leaner, which means it does have slightly lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids, but it is much lower in calories than farm-raised salmon.
It is also important to note that farmed fish are usually treated with antibiotics to help control infections and disease outbreaks. While the use of such treatments is tightly regulated in most developed countries, farm-raised fish may still contain traces of antibiotics, which can lead to serious allergic reactions. It also creates a number of environmental issues, like potential contamination of nearby water sources.
Where do I buy wild-caught salmon in Sydney
If you’re keen to try wild-caught salmon, Sydney is a great place to live. Thanks to our wide selection of certified organic retailers – like Wholefoods House – you should be able to find somewhere near you that stocks it.
At Wholefoods House, we stock wild-caught sockeye salmon, which we import from Alaska and Canada. All of our wild salmon is flash-frozen shortly after it’s caught, helping to lock in the nutrients and maintain the freshness and taste.