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Ivory King Salmon

A white-king salmon is quite an oddity. It’s milder than red with a distinct flavor all its own. No one is sure why about only one in 100 wild kings is white. One theory is that they eat a different diet. The bright-red color of wild salmon comes from a diet of shrimp, krill, and crabs that contain carotenoids, which are natural pigments found in plants and animals. Beta-carotene, which makes carrots orange, is probably the most familiar one. Some scientists believe that white salmon eat mostly squid and fish, which have fewer carotenoids. However, the majority of scientists point to genetics instead. Since both white and red kings live in the same waters, it’s likely they would consume the same thing. Whether due to diet or genes, the fairer the rarer.

Notes from our buyer

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Copper River Salmon  
We should see Copper River and other sockeyes in the market through July, but this will all depend on Mother Nature.  There are sockeyes coming from other areas like Prince William Sound, so if the price for true Copper River sockeye is too good to be true, it probably is.
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Mediterranean Mussels
Our vendor on Mediterranean mussels will not be producing for a while.  We will inform everyone when production starts again.

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Gulf Oysters
We are experiencing a price increase on gallon and jars.  The temperature is rising, and the meat in the oysters is shrinking.  This is typical and should only be until the weather cools down.