How to find the right Haddock AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in Haddock
- Origin and certification
- Prefer MSC-certified North Atlantic haddock. Iceland, Norway and US Georges Bank are common sources. Stock health differs by region.
- Skin-on for identity
- On skin-on fillets, haddock shows a dark lateral line, while cod's line is pale. This confirms you are getting haddock rather than a substitute.
- Freshness
- The flesh should be white and firm, with a clean smell. Haddock is lean and delicate, so it turns soft and sour quickly.
What to avoid
- Unlabeled 'whitefish' sold as haddock.
- Fillets with a gray cast.
Questions
How does haddock differ from cod?
Haddock is smaller, with thinner fillets and a slightly sweeter, finer flake. You can use it in the same recipes as cod.