With the help of six meter tidal movements and the Humbolt current from Antartica, Chilean salmon are grown in some of the purest waters on earth. The Chilean crop now provides the largest percentage of salmon available worldwide.

Similar to Norway, Chile possesses nearly ideal conditions for salmon farming. The long coastline, inlets, and islands offer sites protected from most storms.

Ice-free waters, stable water temperatures, and more sunlight than in northern hemisphere farming sites fosters faster growth of salmon than elsewhere.

Indeed, salmon reach market size 6 to 12 months earlier than in Norway, thereby reducing costs to Chilean salmon farmers and ultimately the consumer. Chilean salmon farmers also enjoy ready access to large stocks of sardines and anchovies, which keep feed prices lower than in other salmon farming countries.

The advantage of Atlantic salmon is that it can be harvested throughout the year, whereas Coho salmon is harvested for only three months.

Nearly all salmon farmed in Chile is exported. Japan and the United States account for more than 90 percent of the exports.

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Nutrition Facts   Serving Size - 1 Fillet 170g 6oz Servings Per Container 5   Amount Per Serving     Calories 272   Calories from Fat 111   % Daily Value  Total Fat 12g 19%   >Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 36 mg 12% Sodium 94mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 0g     >Dietary Fiber 0g     >Sugars 0g   Protein 41g   Vitamin A   6% Vitamin C   6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: Calcium   1% Iron   3% Calories   2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g   >Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholestrol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2.4g 2.4g Total Carbohydrates 300g 375g Dietary Fibre 25g 30g Callories per gram:     Fat 9   Carbohydrates 4   Protein 4

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Following removal from the ponds, C. Wirthy salmon is processed and packaged within minutes. Within the plant, freshness and quality are preserved through temperature control, a highly clean environment and a swift filleting and packaging process.

Skin and bones are removed during this process and each fillet is individually vacuum packed then quick frozen.

This method of processing ensures a high quality a product that when defrosted is comparable to fresh salmon but far more convenient.

Each fIllet individually vacuum-packed & quick-frozen for maximum freshness.

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