How many species of Wild Salmon are there?
• King (Chinook) are the largest and least abundant of the species, prized for their color, high oil content, firm texture and succulent flesh. • Sockeye (Red) are the second most abundant of the species and along with their deep red flesh, rich flavor and texture that is retained throughout cooking they are most often served in upscale restaurants and most sought after world wide. • Coho (Silver) are the second largest in size of the species and have an orange-red flesh color. They are most often used in frozen and smoked forms. • Chum (Dog or Keta) are lighter in color and most widely used throughout the foodservice industry and for smoking. • Pink (Humpy) are the most abundant salmon species and can be found in canned products.
