Glossary - Fish
Whiting
Flat Fish
What are Whiting?
Whiting is a versatile whitefish offering delicate flavour, tender flakes and excellent value. Popular across foodservice, it performs well in fish and chips, fishcakes, goujons and plated seafood dishes. Its broad customer appeal and adaptability make it a reliable choice for busy commercial kitchens.
Latin Name
Merlangius merlangus
Seasonality
Generally available all year round
Alternatives
Turbot, Brill, or Halibut.
Turbot
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