Whiting

A small fish from the cod family, with a silvery-grey body and rounded belly, and rarely found over 2kg. Whiting is often overlooked, but like saithe, has a delicate white flesh and is a wonderful buy when very fresh and a great, more sustainable alternative to cod.

The texture is incredibly soft and has long been considered easily digestible, perfect for those with a sensitive stomach. Care must be taken when cooking, as whiting can easily be overdone. Try dried, salted and smoked. Look our for hand-line caught whiting at your fishmonger.

Adapted from Love Seafood

Stock Status
Stocks caught in the North sea are currently at a healthy level. The MCS Good Fish Guide recommends avoiding stock caught from the Irish sea and the southwest of England. Check that any whole fish you purchase is not below the minimum conservation size of 30cm.

Nutritional Information
Whiting is rich in Riboflavin, Potassium and Phosphorus. It is also a fantastic source of Omega-3, Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Selenium and Iodine.