. Commercial fisheries review. Fisheries; Fish trade. 83 FOOD FISH FACTS. PACIFIC SALMON (Oncorhynchus species) Salmon has nourished the human race since ancient times. Pliny, the Roman scholar, wrote in 77 that "the river salmon is preferred to all fish that swim the ; Salmo is still preferred by many people today. The fact that canned salmon is 100 percent edible, easy to store and use, as well as being high in nutritional values, makes it one of the most can-venient items on the market. DESCRIPTION There are five species of Pacific salmon which occur in North American wat
. Commercial fisheries review. Fisheries; Fish trade. 83 FOOD FISH FACTS. PACIFIC SALMON (Oncorhynchus species) Salmon has nourished the human race since ancient times. Pliny, the Roman scholar, wrote in 77 that "the river salmon is preferred to all fish that swim the ; Salmo is still preferred by many people today. The fact that canned salmon is 100 percent edible, easy to store and use, as well as being high in nutritional values, makes it one of the most can-venient items on the market. DESCRIPTION There are five species of Pacific salmon which occur in North American waters. They are: 1. Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon, is the largest of the five species, averaging around 20 pounds. A typical Chinook has silvery sides and a bluish- green back marked with small dark spots. The flesh of the Chinook is very rich in oil, breaks into large flakes, and ranges in color fi'om deep salmon to almost white. It is especially good in salads. 2. Sockeye or red salmon averages about 2 feet in length and 3 to 5 pounds in weight. The males, when spawning, assume a colorful attire with a bright red body and a green head. The flesh is deep salmon in color, firm-textured, has considerable oil, and breaks into medium-sized flakes, making it suitable for salads or other dishes where richness and color are important. The annual pack of canned sockeye is usually the most valuable. 3. Pink salmon, also known as humpback salmon because of the appearance of the males during spawning, is common to Alaska but is found as far south as Oregon. Pink salmon, named for its paler flesh, ranges in weight from 3 to 6 pounds. It is especially good in entrees, soups, and sandwiches. 4. Coho or silver salmon, a favorite with fishermen, weighs from 6 to 12 pounds and is from 2 to 3 feet in length. The flesh is deep salmon, but lighter than sockeye. Coho breaks into large flakes and is equally good in all recipes or as it comes from the can. Coho salmon have recently been pl
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