The shelf life of frozen salmon nine(9) months under commercial cold storage conditions. However, if properly stored at -18ºC (0ºF) with protection from exposure to air and dehydration, the actual shelf life of frozen salmon can be up to 12 months without quality loss.
There are many different yet easy ways to prepare C. Wirthy salmon; use it in casseroles, stir fries or pasta dishes. C. Wirthy salmon can be prepared easily for breakfasts, lunches or dinners. We have included a number of recipes on this site.
C. Wirthy Salmon is farmed in the southern coastal fjords of Chile. ith the help of six meter tidal movements and the Humbolt currents from Antartica, Chilean raised salmon grow in the purest waters on earth. The salmon are fed a diet of fish components and oils in the form of pellets, from which they obtain their Omega-3s.
Levels of methyl mercury in salmon appear to be minimal to non-existent. Farmed salmon have shown even lower levels of methyl mercury than wild fish because of the high quality of feed.
With all the press concerning PCBs, is farm-raised salmon safe to eat?
Unfortunately, PCBs are found throughout the environment. However, research done by the FDA and independent laboratories have shown that levels of PCBs in salmon are 40 to 200 times lower than the FDA tolerance level. C. Wirthy salmon is shown to have .0095 or less parts per million. This means a 6 oz. serving of C. Wirthy salmon has fewer PCBs than a glass of milk.
Omega -3s, are essential fatty acids that our bodies cannot create without first obtaining them from certain foods. Omega-3s are highly polyunsaturated fatty acids that have been known to lower triglycerides, reduce abnormal heart rhythms, reduce blood pressure and improve blood clotting function. Omega-3s have also shown promise in the prevention and treatment of certain cancers and inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis. It has similarly promising results in the ability to relieve depression. The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association advocate eating
fatty fish, such as salmon as a safe way to obtain heart healthy benefits of Omega-3s.
Does eating farmed salmon have the same health benefits as wild salmon?
Farmed salmon have Omega-3 fatty acid levels similar to those in their wild counterparts. However, some researchers believe that because of their quality of food, farmed salmon may have a higher level of Omega-3 than wild salmon.
