Hake Merluccius australis

Moist white flesh with few bones and a fine texture.

Sustainability

MSC Certified: New Zealand
IUCN Red List: Unclassified

Hake is fished by trawling and longlines. It is a highly commercialised fishery.

Merluccius Australis, or Southern Hake is a cold water fish and has an oily meat that is low in fat, making it a healthy choice. Hake has a moist white flesh with few bones and a fine texture.

Hake is most commonly found in the Southern Hemisphere and is a cold, deep water fish. It is mainly fished in New Zealand, Argentina and Chile.

Common Names

Hake, Hake Australis Whiting (USA)

Sustainability

MSC Certified: New Zealand
IUCN Red List: Unclassified

Hake is fished by trawling and longlines. It is a highly commercialised fishery.

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 100g

Energy
341 Kj
 81 cal
Total Fat 1.6 g
  Saturated 0.4 g
Carbohydrates 0.2 g
Sodium 65 mg
Protein 16.5 g