White King Salmon: What Is Ivory Chinook?
What Is White King Salmon?
White or ivory King Salmon is naturally occurring Chinook salmon with pale flesh. It is not a separate salmon species.
Why Is the Flesh White?
Most Chinook deposit dietary carotenoid pigments in their flesh, producing the familiar orange-red color. Some naturally occurring Chinook have genetic differences affecting pigment deposition, resulting in pale or ivory flesh.
Does White Color Mean Lower Quality?
No. Flesh color alone is not a quality grade. Flavor, fat content, handling, freshness and the individual fish matter more than whether the flesh is red or ivory.
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Availability
White King Salmon is uncommon and should not be presented as continuously available. Check the current Fresh King Salmon listing for the actual lot and variant being offered.
Cooking
White-fleshed Chinook can be prepared with the same general methods as other King Salmon: grilling, roasting, broiling or pan-searing.
For the broader species and product guide, see King Salmon (Chinook): Complete Guide.
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