Herring,facts
Herring cooked
- Herring is a small, wild-caught fish which belongs to the same family as sardines.
- Herring has been a staple food source for more than 5 000 years.
- Herring contains significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.
- Herring is an excellent source of potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Herring is a good source of selenium and vitamin E.
- Herring has a low mercury concentration.
- Herring contains small edible bones.
- Depending on the cooking method herring may be high in sodium.