Why is Sockeye salmon more expensive than Pink Salmon?
Pink salmon is available in generous quantities, whereas the Sockeye salmon is available on a much lesser scale. Furthermore, the Pink salmon’s flesh is found to be light in color and very delicately flavored. The Sockeye’s flesh is known for its deep red color and its increased oil content which unlike other species whose flesh is less than 10% oil; the Sockeye typically has levels exceeding 15 %, which enhances its overall flavour and nutrition.
