How many of the omega-3 nutrients are located in the gray fatty layer between the flesh and skin?
While the gray fatty layer is rich in omega-3s, containg a third or more of the total amount found in the salmon, the flesh is also rich in these beneficial fats. One reason our ‘Traditional Style’ canned salmon is so much more popular than the skinless-boneless versions is that it is packed with the skin, so retains all of the healthy fats, as well as the full flavor and nutrients they impart. While it’s true that fat soluble impurities ingested by fish tend to concentrate in this fatty layer, Alaskan salmon consistently test free of hazardous levels of these contaminants. Knowledgable health experts agree that the benefits of consuming wild salmon greatly exceeds any associated health risks. For more on this click here.
