Hake

Hake (Merluccius australis)

Hake is usually caught by mid-water trawls at depths of 200 - 800 meters. The Hake caught in New Zealand is a native to our waters, but similar species are also found around South Africa and South America.

Most hake is caught off the west coast of the South Island, but smaller amounts are taken from the southern tip of the South Island and from around the Chatham Islands.

Hake flesh is moist and white with few bones and a delicate texture.

Product Grade Pack size Sea Frozen
Dressed/HGT M
L
LL
3L
4500/1kg
1-1.7kg
1.7-3kg
3kg+
24kg Yes
Fillets – Skinless M
L
LL
500/1kg
1-2kg
2kg+
20.4kg
(3 x 6.8kg inners)
Yes

Quota in New Zealand (tonnes/annum)

Total Sanford
Area 1 3701 952
Area 4 1800 715
Area 7 7700 1687
Area 10 10 0
TOTAL 13211 3354

Nutritional Information

Raw per 100g edible portion
Energy (kj) 338
Protein (g) 16.4
Carbohydrate (g) 0
Sugar (g) 0
Total Fat (g) 1.6
Saturated Fat (g) 0.5
Sodium (mg) 65