Tusk / Cusk – Brosme Brosme

The tusk, also know as cusk is a bottom-dwelling fish that thrives in rocky areas. It is found at depths ranging from 100 to 1000 meters, but it is most common between 200 and 500 meters. The flesh is very white with a firm texture which makes it excellent for frying and baking.

Cusk fishing is carried out year-round and there is a broad product range. Fresh and fillets are the main products but it is also available in salted varieties. Cusk is low in fat and is a good source of proteins, vitamin B12 and selenium.

Product Information

Main catching season

Year-round

 

Fishing methods

Trawling, long line, net

 

Grading FAS
-1kg, 1-2.5kg, 2.5-5kg, 5kg+

 

Grading Fresh
1-2kg, 2-4kg, 4-6kg, 6-8kg, 8kg+

Frozen Products

Headed and gutted

Fillets

Loins

Roe

Fresh Products

Headed and gutted

Bits & pieces

Clipfish

Salted

Products

Interleaved Fillets

Skin:

  • On
  • Off

Grading:

  • 3-5 oz
  • 5-8 oz
  • 8-16 oz
  • 16-32 oz
  • 32 + oz
Loins

Skin:

  • On
  • Off

Grading:

  • 80-100 g
  • 100-120 g
  • 120-140 g
  • 140-160 g
  • 160-180 g
  • 180-220 g
  • 220 g+

Preservation:

  • Natural
  • Light Salted
  • Smoked
Portions

Skin:

  • Off

Preservation:

  • Natural
  • Light Salted
  • Smoked

Grading:

  • 80-100 g
  • 100-120 g
  • 120-140 g
  • 140-160 g
  • 160-180 g
  • 180-220 g

Portions

Clipfish - Salted and Dried
  • Fillet
  • Split
Special Products
  • Supplying More Products Upon Request