Hake have a slender grey-silver body, with a wide head and a large mouth. The second dorsal and anal fins are long and often damaged during trawl capture. The tail is square.
New Zealand Hake are members of the Merlucciidae family (hakes), and is found around the South Island, Chatham Rise and Campbell Plateau at depths between 200 and 800 metres.
Hake flesh is soft, moist and white with few bones and delicate texture. It can be cooked in a variety of ways – poached, baked, marinated or used in a curry or soup/chowder.
Hake is a good source of Vitamin B12; and a source of Selenium, Iodine, Phosphorus, Potassium and Niacin (vitamin B3).
Scientific Name: Merluccius australis
Pack:
22kg (2 x 11kg), 24kg (2 x 12kg)
Size:
S (-500g), M (500-700g), L (720-1000g), 2L (1000g +)
Form:
Headed & Gutted (HGT), Fillets (60-340gram)
