Salmon Color : How Do Salmon Get Their Color?

Salmon is one of the world’s healthiest foods, high in Omega 3 oils and easily recognized by it’s beautiful pinkish/red colour. But how do salmon get to be this color? This informative video explains how salmon receive carotenoids in their diet which naturally turns salmon flesh pinkish/red. (1:08) www.marineharvestcanada.com

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2 Comments

  1. stace17mraz says:

    I’ve heard so many times that farm salmon are gray, which so many people are turned off by. Thank you for this video to set the record straight that both farmed and wild salmon eat Carotene to obtain their beautiful pink coloring!

  2. MarineHarvestCanada says:

    @stace17mraz You’re welcome. Glad we could help!!

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