{"id":152,"date":"2022-01-24T18:54:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T18:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salmonfacts.org\/?p=152"},"modified":"2022-03-14T18:33:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T18:33:21","slug":"howtobuy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salmonfacts.org\/howtobuy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy Salmon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to seafood, salmon is one of the most popular items because it’s nutritious and delicious. But not all salmon is created equal. There are three main types of salmon: Atlantic, wild Pacific, and farmed Pacific. The Atlantic and wild Pacific varieties come from cold waters, while the farmed variety is raised in warm water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When buying your salmon at a store or fish market, all you need is a little common sense. Just be sure to buy your salmon from a reputable fresh-fish establishment, and follow the informative tips below to add freshness and flavor to your meals<\/a>. Here are some tips for choosing fresh salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchasing Salmon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several characteristics to look for when buying salmon cuts. And the criteria might be slightly different depending on the species of salmon and the cut of fish that you’re looking to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use these basic guidelines and you won’t go wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When buying salmon steak and filets, look for:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n