Production Processes
From Fishing to the final product, Cod is subjected to several stages in the production process. During these stages the rigor of the accompaniment is essential so that the best Codfish reaches the dishes of our consumers.
Bleeding / Gutted / Headed
Bleed/Eviscerate/Headless

SPLITTING
SPLITTING

WASHING
WASHING

SALTING
SALTING

MATURATION
MATURATION

WASHING
(salt removal)
WASHING
(salt removal)

DRYING
DRYING

DESALTING
DESALTING

QUICK-FROZEN
QUICK-FROZEN

Species
The 5 types of cod
Species
The 5 types of cod

Gadus morhua (Bacalhau do Atlântico)
Fish in the North Atlantic and is the best known species and consumed Cod

GADUS MACROCEPHALUS (BACALHAU DO PACÍFICO)
Fished in the North Pacific is very similar in appearance to the Morhua.
One way to differentiate is watching the tail and fins have white edges.

SAITHE (POLLACHIUS VIRENS)
It's a darker species and stronger flavor

LING (MOLVA MOLVA)
Of course and narrower than the others.

ZARBO (BROSME BROSME)
It is a smaller and clear species species considered Cod.