Chum Salmon
Oncorhynchus keta
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
SalmonChumKetaDog salmonCalico salmonChub
Seafood Profile
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Taste
Chum salmon has a lower oil content than other wild salmon, so it has a relatively mild flavor.
Texture
Firm and meaty.
Color
Raw chum is orange, pink, or red and is paler than sockeye, coho, and Chinook salmon.
Health benefits
Chum salmon is low in sodium and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, niacin, vitamin B12, and selenium.
Sources
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Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady