| USA
Catfish is a lean fish and an excellent
source of protein. It is low in saturated (bad) fat and is a moderate source
of polyunsaturated (good) fat and omega-3 fatty acids. According to a study
published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, moderate
fish consumption one to two meals a week may cut the risk of sudden cardiac
death in half. The results show that any kind of fish, including U.S. Farm-Raised
Catfish, can make a difference. Raised in environmentally controlled,
clay-based ponds, filled with fresh water pumped from underground wells
and filtered by alluvial aquifers. The average pond, constructed by building
above-ground levees to serve as natural barriers, is 10 to 20 land acres
in area and 4- to 6-feet deep. The fish are fed a scientifically formulated
diet of high-protein pellets that float on top of the water. U.S.A. Farm-Raised
Catfish is subject to Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point Program
(HACCP) regulations and is inspected by the U.S. Department of Commerce
at the processing plants before it can carry the Certified Processors seal
confirming it has met the highest standards.
Catfish tend to adopt the flavor
characteristics of what they eat. Because USA Catfish is fed a scientifically
formulated diet of high-protein pellets that float on top of the water,
it has a consistently mild, slightly sweet flavor. The largest ingredient
in the feed is soybean meal, with some corn and rice ingredients. The feed
is routinely assayed for moisture, protein, fat, and fiber, and periodically
for selected micronutrients to ensure nutritional value. Each batch of
feed is checked for physical characteristics, including floatability.
American Farm-Raised Catfish
is not given any added hormones. There is no iodine added to the feed or
the water. |
