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COMMODITY SPECIFICATION
CANNED SALMON –KETA
Only current season, fresh or RSW (Refrigerated Sea Water)
salmon shall be used for canned product. The fresh or RWS water may
include unintentionally partially frozen, salmon. The product shall be
derived from raw material having characteristics that are indicative of good
quality salmon.
These include, but are not limited to, firmness and color
of flesh typical of the species, and no off-odor of the gills and gut cavity.
The washed salmon prior to packing in the primary container shall be free of
objectionable material, including but not limited to, heads, gills, tails,
viscera, blood marks, bruising, collar cartilage and fins. Heavily
watermarked (watermarked salmon that has an impact of flavor, odor, and
appearance) and hatchery brood stock shall not be used.
The salmon and oil shall conform to the following product characteristics:
| Species | Color of Oil | Color of Flesh | Texture of Fish |
| Oncorhynchus keta (Chum, Keta) | Light pink with orange shade to yellow | Light pink to grayish white | Moderately firm to firm |
Packaging
14.75 ounce size cans