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Alaska Pollock

Also known as: Alaskan pollock, Theragra chalcogramma

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Alaska pollock is on the FDA/EPA 'Best Choices' list — a low-mercury fish recommended for pregnant women and children. Lean, high-protein, moderate omega-3.

Found in

729 products

What it is

Edible cold-water fish (Gadus chalcogrammus); a major commercial whitefish from the Bering Sea.

Whole-food protein source; widely used for fish sticks, fillets, and surimi.

Why it's flagged

fish allergen (FALCPA)

What regulators actually say

"Best Choices have the lowest levels of mercury... Pollock is among the Best Choices."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Approved as food; FDA/EPA 'Best Choices' for sensitive populations.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted whole food; fish is a declared allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011.

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