Cod

Cod

Gadus
Family: Gadidae

Cod is used as part of the common name for a number of fish species.

Cod has a mild flavour and a dense, flaky, white flesh. Cod livers are processed to make cod liver oil.

Atlantic cod is one of the most common ingredients in fish and chips, along with haddock and plaice.

Pacific Cod, Atlantic Cod and Alaska Pollock are all from the genus Gadus,

Haddock is a true cod of the genus Melanogrammus
Pacific Cod
GADUS MACROCEPHALUS
AKA true cod, grey cod or greyfish
Atlantic Cod
GADUS MORHUA
Haddock
MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS
Alaska Pollock
GADUS CHALCOGRAMMUS
Whitefish fillet
Whitefish is a collective name for fish with white flesh that is less oily compared to eg. salmond, mackerel or herring. Whitefish has a dryer texture and subtle flavour.
Examples of white fish are: cod, haddock, pollock, hake

» Recipes with Cod

• Fish with prawns and dill (Whitefish fillet)

» Recipes with Cod

• Fish with prawns and dill (Whitefish fillet)

The Gadidae Family

a family of marine fish

Kingdom: Animalia   Phylum: Chordata   Class: Actinopterygii   Order: Gadiformes