The mackerel is mainly found in the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. In winter, the fish mainly lives in deeper waters, in summer they come closer to the coast and migrate north. The fish can grow up to 60 centimeters long and weigh 3 kilos and is a true summer fish, then the quality of this fish is best. The red meat of the mackerel is soft in texture, juicy, and full of flavor.
This smoked mackerel from Visrokerij Meij is still smoked in the traditional way. At Meij, they smoke over beech or oak wood and do not use smoke aroma or liquid smoke. The fish is not manipulated or injected during the entire process. Additionally, Meij ensures that no harmful smoke leaves the smokehouse and they purify and recycle as much of the water they use as possible. The mackerel from Meij is not only natural but also responsible.