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Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is the State of Alaska’s official seafood marketing arm. It is a public agency of the State of Alaska, funded by the Alaska seafood industry and federal grants. ASMI promotes Alaska seafood throughout the U.S. and in 16 other countries. ASMI also provides education and training to the seafood industry in food safety and quality assurance practices. Please visit www.alaskaseafood.org 

Address:
150 Nickerson Street
Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
Contact: Karl Uri, Marketing Specialist
Telephone: 206-352-8920
Email: kuri@alaskaseafood.org
Web Site: http://www.alaskaseafood.org








Products:

Salmon - King Chinook

Salmon

The flavor of Alaska Salmon depends upon fat content and the environment in which it matured. Alaska's icy, pure waters and the abundance of natural food give Alaska Salmon unparalleled flavor. The fat content of salmon depends not only on the genetic make-up of each species, but also on its spawning cycle. The longer and more vigorous the freshwater trip, the more fat the fish will carry as it leaves the ocean.

Alaska Seafood Marketing - Alaska Halibut

Whitefish

Alaska Pollock, Halibut, Sole, Cod, and Black Cod are grouped as whitefish, all with a lean, flaky white flesh that is generally mild in flavor, with the exception of Black Cod. Each species also boasts specific flavor and texture characteristics of its own.

Alaska Seafood Marketing - Shellfish

Shellfish

Harvested from the icy waters of Alaska, Alaska Shellfish is always sweet, succulent, tender and flavorful. It is also nutritious and low in fat.



 
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