The most abundant species on the West Coast is Pacific Whiting. Commonly, called whiting, hake, or Northern hake, these silvery fish can grow to three feet in length and range between Vancouver Island and Northern California. Whiting have traditionally, been used for Surimi manufacture including imitation crabmeat. Pre-ordering your containers is recommended, as this product tends to sell quickly.
Why Bornstein?
Bornstein’s specializes in the high intensity short whiting season which generally begins June 15th and last about fifteen days. We pack frozen HGT and fillets.
Primary Source:Waters off the west coast ranging from Vancouver Island in the North to the Gulf of California in the south.
Product Forms: → Headed, Gutted, and Tailed (HGT) → Fillets
Seasons: → California Season begins May 1st. → West Coast begins June 15th.
Selling Points: → Large volume landings produce inexpensive finished product. → Clean, mild taste make a perfect base to create a meal around. → In surimi form, whiting can be used in salads, sushi, and soup to provide an alternative.
