Our chicken is produced in Australia and comes from our local suppliers Ingham's and OSI. Our fish comes from a little further afield, with the Alaskan Pollock sourced from the USA Alaskan Pollock Fishery. Finally, our bacon comes from Don KRC, who source their pork from Australia and Canada.
We use wild-caught Alaska Pollock for our Filet-O-Fish® sandwich in the U.S., which is 100% sourced from sustainable fisheries.
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 ...
Today, the fish filet in the sandwich is made from wild-caught Alaskan Pollock sourced from sustainable fisheries. Since 2013, McDonald's has actually been the first and only restaurant company to serve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified fish at all of their U.S. locations, a title they're still holding on to.
The Good News. Takhistov and O'Donnell-Giles agree that, at around 18 grams per serving, the Filet-O-Fish is a very good source of protein. Most of that protein comes from the fish — Atlantic pollock, which O'Donnell-Giles says does have some heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
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.
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.
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.
Roundworms, called nematodes, are the most common parasite found in saltwater fish, such as cod, plaice, halibut, rockfish, herring, pollock, sea bass and flounder, according to Seafood Health Facts, an online resource about seafood products operated by the Delaware Sea Grant.
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.
Pollock is as healthy a fish choice as cod and tuna except it is often served fried, which would negate the benefit of eating fish as your protein choice. And Alaska Pollock, not deep fried, is the better value whitefish.
Our fish comes from a little further afield, with the Alaskan Pollock sourced from the USA Alaskan Pollock Fishery.
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.
Gadiformes (cod-like)
This species inhabits the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the North Sea on the East Coast of Britain. In the United States, it is commonly known as the English whiting. In Canada, it is used for the Alaska pollock, Theragra chalcogramma.
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.
Pollock is a mild, delicate-tasting fish, with a slightly coarse texture. Some find it more flavorful than cod or haddock, perhaps because it has a higher oil content. Pollock fillets are creamy tan in color.
Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Folate. Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 38% more. Alaska pollock has 7 times more Sodium than Chinook salmon.
Pollock that has spoiled will often have a “fishy” smell, a “sour” smell, or smell like ammonia. In addition, the flesh might start to look cloudy, get soft or “mushy,” and/or get “slimy.” If you notice any change in color or texture or an “off” smell, it's best to discard the fish.
5. Believe it or not, the Filet-O-Fish is actually fish. McDonald's uses Marine Stewardship Council certified wild-caught Alaska Pollock.
100% White Alaskan Pollock with crispy panko breading, sweet tartar sauce, and crunchy pickles on a toasted brioche-style bun.
Known around the world for its quality and taste, we source our Angus beef from Aussie farmers. The Pollock and Hoki used in our fish portions is caught in some of the world's cleanest waters. We cook our fish in a canola oil blend.
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.
In all tests, Alaska pollock received a clean bill of health, with extremely low amounts of contaminants – well below the levels of concern set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.