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Cod is a popular food fish with a mild flavour, low fat content and a dense white flesh that flakes easily. Cod livers are processed to make cod liver oil, an important source of [[Vitamin A]], [[Vitamin D]] and [[omega-3 fatty acids]] (EPA and DHA). Larger cod caught during spawning are sometimes called skrei. Young Atlantic cod or [[haddock]] prepared in strips for cooking is called scrod. | Cod is a popular food fish with a mild flavour, low fat content and a dense white flesh that flakes easily. Cod livers are processed to make cod liver oil, an important source of [[Vitamin A]], [[Vitamin D]] and [[omega-3 fatty acids]] (EPA and DHA). Larger cod caught during spawning are sometimes called skrei. Young Atlantic cod or [[haddock]] prepared in strips for cooking is called scrod. | ||
Cod is moist and flaky when cooked and is white in colour. In the United Kingdom, Atlantic cod is one of the most common kinds of fish to be found in [[fish and chips]], along with [[haddock]] and [[plaice]]. It is also well known for being largely consumed in Portugal and the Basque Country, where it is considered a treasure of the nation's cuisine. | Cod is moist and flaky when cooked and is white in colour. In the United Kingdom, Atlantic cod is one of the most common kinds of fish to be found in [[fish and chips]], along with [[haddock]] and [[plaice]]. It is also well known for being largely consumed in Portugal and the Basque Country, where it is considered a treasure of the nation's cuisine. | ||
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Revision as of 15:03, 16 January 2014
Cod is a popular food fish with a mild flavour, low fat content and a dense white flesh that flakes easily. Cod livers are processed to make cod liver oil, an important source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). Larger cod caught during spawning are sometimes called skrei. Young Atlantic cod or haddock prepared in strips for cooking is called scrod.
Cod is moist and flaky when cooked and is white in colour. In the United Kingdom, Atlantic cod is one of the most common kinds of fish to be found in fish and chips, along with haddock and plaice. It is also well known for being largely consumed in Portugal and the Basque Country, where it is considered a treasure of the nation's cuisine.
Cod are currently at risk from overfishing.
How much does one cup of cod weigh?
Estimated US cup to weight equivalents:
| Ingredient | US Cups | Grams | Ounces | |
| Cod | flesh only - flaked | 1 |
200 grams | 7 ounces |
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