Scientific name
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Also known as
Salmon trout, steelhead (sea farmed), trucha arcoíris
Main origins
Chile, Norway, Turkey, Faroe Islands
Availability
Year round
Overview
About Rainbow Trout
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is hatched in fresh water and grown out in marine net pens in southern Chile, where it reaches a much larger size than freshwater trout. The flesh is deep orange red with a mild, clean flavour and a fine, firm texture.
Chile is one of the leading producers of sea farmed trout, with Japan and the United States among its most important markets. Japanese buyers favour silvery whole fish of around 2.8 to 3 kg for sushi, grilling and salted products, while fillets are supplied for smoking and food service.
Key points
- Sea farmed in Chilean fjords
- Deep red, fine textured flesh
- Strong demand in Japan
- Frozen HG and fillets
Origins
Where it comes from
Chile
Farmed in marine net pens in southern Chile, mainly for frozen export to Japan and other markets.
Norway
Produces large sea farmed trout, often marketed as fjord trout.
Turkey
A major trout producer, including sea farmed fish from the Black Sea.
Available origins vary through the year. Contact us for current availability.
Specifications
Available formats
| Product forms | Whole gutted head on (HG/HON), fillets skin on boneless, portions, smoked |
| Sizes | HG 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 kg and up; quality grades Premium, Grade 1, Industrial |
| Freezing | Blast frozen whole fish; IQF or vacuum packed fillets; fresh available on request |
| Packing | Glazed and bagged whole fish in master cartons; vacuum packed fillets in cartons |
| Availability | Year round, with spot and forward contracts by harvest week |
| Certifications | ASC, BAP, GlobalG.A.P. (by farm) |
Specifications are typical for the trade and vary by origin and supplier. We source to your exact requirements.
Interested in Rainbow Trout?
Send us your specification, volumes and destination and we will come back to you with suitable offers.