| Caviar & Roe | | | Alaska Caviar & Roe | | Oncorhynchus keta | | Oncorhynchus gorbuscha | | Oncorhynchus kisutch | | Oncorhynchus nerka | | Oncorhynchus tshawytscha | | Alaska Pollock | Theragra chalcogramma | | Pacific Cod | Gadus macrocephalus | | Pacific Herring | Clupea pallasi | | In the cold pristine waters of Alaska, fish develop naturally with a superior flavor and texture. These remarkable fish also produce top quality roes that are used to make caviar and other roe products prized the world over. Salmon ikura, or lightly salted individual eggs, is popular in Europe, Japan and other countries. Salmon sujiko, or salted eggs in skeins, is also popular in specialty markets, as are the processed roes from Alaska pollock, Pacific cod and Alaska herring. Product Specifications North Pacific Seafoods plants are strategically located near the major seafood harvesting areas in Alaska to ensure that we receive fish at the perfect maturity and absolute freshness. The roe is quickly removed from the fresh fish. Then all roe products are carefully cured and packed to maintain their peak quality and freshness. | Type | Grades | Pack form | | Ikura – chum/pink/sockeye/ coho | #1, #2, #3 | Trays, pails or blocks | | Sujiko | #1, #2 | Trays, pails or blocks | | Pollock roe | All grades | Blocks | | Cod roe | All grades | Pails, boxes | | Cod milt | All grades | Blocks | | Herring roe | All grades | Bulk frozen | | Herring roe on kelp | All grades | Pails | The chart above lists our most common pack sizes. Other packs are available by customer request. Species Information Alaska Salmon Alaska Pollock Pacific Cod Harvest Calendar | Source | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Salmon | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Pollock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cod | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Herring | | | | | | | | | | | | | Roe is processed from fish caught during the above harvest times. For specific species harvest times and areas, go to Harvest Calendar. to top | |