Taste and health
Salmon is versatile and appeals to people of all ages with its highly appetising taste, look, texture and color.
Our salmon is a quality product with a taste and health profile that few other products can match. We know the main reason why consumers choose our product over and over again: TASTE. Nothing is as important as taste when it comes to food. In many countries, salmon is the first choice and favourite fish among consumers.
Carpaccio of salmon with wasabi mayonnaise
Pizza with smoked salmon
Pumpkin soup with fried salmon
Salmon burger with radish, samphire and sweet and sour mayonnaise
Warm smoked salmon with Jerusalem artichoke puree
Salmon with roasted peppers and turmeric rice
A true superfood
Health authorities around the world advise people to include at least one portion of oily fish per week into their diets because of the associated health benefits.
Along with plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole grains, and nuts, fish is categorised as an ’emphasised food’ in a planetary healthy diet by the EAT Lancet commission.
Our salmon is an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals (including potassium, selenium and vitamin B12), but it is the content of the long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA that receives the most attention, and rightly so!
Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for:
Omega-3 fatty acids support brain function and development in infants. They also potentially prevent psychiatric diseases, particularly cognitive decline in the elderly5.
Omega-3 fatty acids help keep the heart healthy by lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of sudden death, heart attacks, strokes1,2,3 and heart disease3,4.
Omega-3 fatty acids possibly prevent inflammation and reduce the risk of arthritis5,6.
- Weichselbaum E et al. Nutr Bull 2013;38(2):128-177.
- Schwellenbach LJ et al. J Am Coll Nutr 2006;25(6):480-485.
- Innes J.K and Calder P.C Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2020;21, 1362.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Summary of qualified health claims subject to enforcement discretion. 2014. Available at: https://regulatorydoctor.us/ wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Summary-of-Qualified-Health-Claims-Subject-to-Enforcement-Discretion.pdf. Last accessed January 2020.
- Pusceddu M.M et al. International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology 2016; 19(12): 1-23.
- Akbar U et al. JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology 2017 23;(6): 330-339.
Nutritional values of Mowi salmon
480% of RDA EPA and DHA are found in cell membranes and help cells function properly. Marine Omega-3 prevent the development of cardiovascular disease.
35% of RDA Protein is a building block of muscles, among other things.
At least nine amino acids are essential for humans, and all nine are present in balanced amounts in our salmon.
17-27% of RDA Salmon is rich in fatty acids that are essential for our health and needed for cells to function properly.
315% Vitamin B12 helps form red blood cells and keeps the nervous system healthy. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause anemia.
7% of RDA Iodine plays an essential role in our metabolism, and deficiency can lead to reduced growth and mental decline. It is especially important for pregnant women to promote the development of the growing baby.
33% of RDA Selenium helps cognitive function and fertility in men and women. A lack of selenium can lead to a weakening of heart muscles and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
68% of RDA Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Vitamin D deficiency can result in bone disorders in both children and adults.
42% of RDA Vitamin E plays a role in our immune function and is an important antioxidant needed to protect cells.
- Source: IMR seafood data, 2021 results ex Vitamin E, 2012 numbers (sjomatdata.hi.no)
- Nordic Nutrition Recommendations and EFSA
- Recommended daily intake of proteins for adults (70kg) is 0.83 protein/kg body weight/daily
