Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is a fish of the mackerel family, which gathers mainly in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as in the North, Baltic, Marmara, Mediterranean, and Black Seas. Mackerel can be found in a vast area โ from the coast of Iceland to the Canary Islands. Mackerel is often called mackerel.
Mackerel is the closest relative of the perch. The fish is relatively small โ the maximum body length of the mackerel reaches 60 cm, and on average is 30-40 cm. The body is narrow, similar to a spindle, the scales are small, tightly attached to the body. Mackerel is a noble fish. It has a pleasant taste, valuable nutritional properties and great commercial value in this regard. Mackerel meat consists of proteins, fats, water and ash, B vitamins, minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, zinc, fluorine, chlorine, sulfur, sodium and manganese.
