About
Pollock (alternatively spelled pollack) is the common name used for either of the two species of marine fish in the Pollachius ("P.") genus. Both P. pollachius and P. virens are commonly referred to as pollock. Other names for P. pollachius include the Atlantic pollock, European pollock, lieu jaune, and lythe; while P. virens is sometimes known as Boston blues (distinct from bluefish), coalfish (or coley), silver bills or saithe.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
fatty×12
sharp×6
wax×6
waxy×6
dairy×5
cheese×5
cheesy×5
rancid×4
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
bittersweetsour
Composition
60 compounds identified — cross-referenced scientific databases
(r)-oxypeucedaninalpha-linolenic acid(±)-tryptophannicotinic acidthiaminethiamine hydrochloride(±)-erythro-isoleucine(e)-2-phenyl-2-butenal(z,z)-9,12-octadecadienoic acid7z,10z,13z,16z,19z-docosapentaenoic acidarachidonic acidargininebeta-carotenebeta-lactosec18:1, n-9d-aspartic aciddecanoic aciddoconexent
Research Evidence
Multi-source verifiedVerification: Independently verified
The Geist can be wrong. Some flavor, taste, and pairing values are model-predicted, not lab-measured.