 | Country of origin: Netherlands |
 | The Latin name: Trachurus trachurus |
 | English name: Horse Mackerel |
 | Sizes: 150/300 |
 | Nutrients per 100g: Nutritional value - 133 Cal., Protein - 20,6 gr Fat - 5,6 gr |
The Horse mackerel is a species of jack mackerel in the family Carangidae. The body is oblong with thin tail and slightly compressed sides. The main characteristic is bony plates along the lateral line.
The meat of this fish is tasty and gentle without tiny bones. Horse Mackerel is rich for the Vitamins В1, В2, В6, В9, А, С, Е, РР. And Omega – 3 that is very important for heart health. Besides this it is full of calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, chlorine, sulfur, iron, iodine, copper, manganese, chrome, fluorine, cobalt, nickel.
Active life style of the horse mackerel influenced in the way that it has very low fat content. That’s why its highly recommended by the nutritionists.
