• It is important to note that when the word "fresh" is applied to seafood, it doesn't necessarily mean that the fish was harvested recently, or is of top quality.
• The best tasting, highest-quality seafood is often frozen and it's not surprising that Alaska, the largest commercial fishing industry in the country, is also the leader in seafood innovation.
• Alaska has developed state-of-the-art freezing and processing technology as a superior method of preserving the quality of Alaska Seafood as soon as it leaves the water.
• Harvested at the peak of freshness, Alaska Seafood is quick-chilled, carefully processed and rapidly frozen within hours of leaving the water. (Alaska Crab is pre-cooked before freezing).
• The methods used ensure that its unique flavor, flesh color, texture and nutritional value are preserved for year-round dining pleasure.
• After grading, the fish are individually quick-frozen and glazed. This is achieved by dipping the frozen fish in a water and sugar solution that seals air away from the fish.
• The quality of seafood cannot be improved once the fish leaves the water, it can only be maintained, and Alaska's industry experts have made every effort to ensure that Alaska Seafood reaches your door with its just-caught freshness locked in.
• When handled correctly, Alaska Seafood will consistently live up to your customers' highest expectations.
• Advantages of "frozen" is that you can menu all of the delicious flavors of the varieties of Alaska Seafood year-round, knowing Alaska's fresh-frozen quality remains far and away the worlds finest.
• Fish may also be vacuum packed before freezing.

Here are a few other facts you should know about frozen Alaska Seafood:

• According to the National Marine Fisheries Service, the average person can not distinguish truly fresh fish from fish that is rapidly frozen and properly prepared.
• Numerous studies have shown that most consumers do not taste a difference between high-quality frozen seafood and high-quality fresh seafood.
• In fact, the majority of chefs and consumers prefer the distinctive flavor of Alaska Seafood varieties, regardless of whether it's been frozen.
• Fresh-frozen Alaska Seafood also offers you one of the best seafood values for the money.
• Follow the instructions for receiving, storage and thawing to ensure that quality is maintained.

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