Health Benefits

Like all fish, salmon is highly nutritious.  With around 9g of fatty acids per 100g serving, it is rich in Omega-3 series Essential Fatty Acids necessary for optimum health and lowering cholesterol. 

Salmon also provides important vitamins and minerals.  Vitamin A is important for the immune system and helps to maintain healthy skin, hair, nails, bones and teeth.  Thiamin (Vitamin B1) prevents the build up of toxins while Niacin (Vitamin B3) contributes to a healthy digestive system.  Other B vitamins, folate, calcium, iron and magnesium can be obtained by ensuring that at least two portions of fish, one of which is oily, are consumed every week (as recommended by the Food Standards Agency).

Shetland salmon should be included as an integral part of a varied, balanced diet offering a valuable source of essential nutrients.

Nutritional Content (per 100g):

Retinol	13.0 micrograms
Vitamin D	8.0 micrograms
Vitamin E	1.91 milligrams
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.23 milligrams
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.13 milligrams
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	7.2 milligrams
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.75 milligrams
Vitamin B12	4.0 micrograms
Folate	16.0 micrograms
Calcium	21.0 milligrams
Magnesium	27.0 milligrams
Zinc	0.6 milligrams

As consumer interest in healthy eating has increased, Shetland’s salmon farming industry has taken steps to convey how its product meets this growing demand in terns of nutrition. And while the pronounced flavour of the fish can easily hold its own, the cooking possibilities for salmon are almost endless.  Why not try the tempting dishes from our Shetland Salmon Recipes section and enjoy the ‘different’ taste of Shetland salmon.