We apply the same strict quality standards to all our products that we use in the preparation of our sashimi fish. Our Alaskan smoked salmon is scrupulously prepared under clean and closely controlled conditions, ensuring an end product that's pure and aromatic. Our special smoking techniques bring out the natural sweetness of the delightful red flesh that you and your party guests will relish, bite after tangy bite.
Our guarantee to you is that all our fish is preserved and prepared to meet or exceed FDA regulations, as well as our own stringent quality expectations. Most importantly, when you buy sushi grade salmon from Island Seafoods, you can be confident that you, your family and your guests can enjoy a treat that is safe as well as savory from one of the top Alaskan seafood dealers.
Unlike Alaskan smoked salmon and other processed or preserved seafoods, fish varieties that are to be eaten raw must meet especially high sanitation standards. There's so much confusion for consumers - and wholesalers, for that matter - about how to define sushi- and sashimi-quality fish. It can be hard to nail down exactly what preparation methods to seek out when you buy sushi grade salmon. It seems one of the few things everyone can agree on is that they don't agree on the precise definition. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines are murky, leaving many suppliers to set up their own procedures.
One FDA regulation regarding this type of fish that is specific is the requirement for parasite destruction. This directive spells out the methods that must be used in processing to eliminate harmful parasites from fish that is intended for raw consumption. The rules specify temperatures and lengths of time a fish must be frozen in order to kill certain organisms that have been identified as particular risks in sashimi and other raw seafoods.