McDonald's uses 100% wild-caught, sustainably sourced Alaska Pollock for their Fish Fingers and Filet-O-Fish sandwiches. This mild-tasting whitefish is breaded, battered, and fried, with supplies sourced from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries.
Our famous Filet-o-Fish® and Happy Meal® Fish Fingers use Pollock. All our fish comes from Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable fisheries, which means we're helping to safeguard fish stocks for the future.
Fish fingers (British English) or fish sticks (American English and Canadian English) are a processed food made using a whitefish, such as cod, hake, haddock, or pollock, which has been battered or breaded and formed into a rectangular shape. They are commonly available in the frozen food section of supermarkets.
We use wild-caught Alaska Pollock for our Filet-O-Fish® sandwich in the U.S., which is 100% sourced from sustainable fisheries. Why is sustainable fish so important to us? Because it helps protect our oceans—something that's important to you. Interested in learning more about the Filet-O-Fish®?
Pollock is a member of the cod family. They can grow as long as 3 feet but typically reach lengths between 12 and 20 inches and weigh between 1 and 3 pounds. They have speckled coloring that helps them blend in with the seafloor to avoid predators.
Fish fingers are a convenient source of protein and nutrients but aren't the healthiest option due to added salt, fat, and breading; they can be part of a balanced diet in moderation, especially baked and served with plenty of vegetables, but fresh fish is a better choice, with some brands offering Omega-3 versions for heart health.
In 2013, McDonald's switched from cod to Alaskan pollock. Fortunately, Alaskan pollock tastes similar to cod—both are whitefish with a mild flavor, perfect with a slice of cheese and tartar sauce.
In November 2007, McDonald's lowered the use of New Zealand hoki and increased the use of Alaska pollock, due to declining New Zealand hoki fishery sustainability and large cutbacks in the total allowable commercial catch of hoki by the New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries – from 250,000 tonnes in 1997 to 90,000 tonnes in ...
McDonald's has confirmed that it is discontinuing the Fish Fingers Happy Meal. The item was reportedly not selling in sufficient numbers, leading to its removal from the menu.
The unhealthiest fish to eat are typically large, predatory species high in mercury like Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, Tilefish (from the Gulf of Mexico), and Marlin, which are harmful to developing brains and nervous systems, especially for pregnant women, children, and the elderly, while others like Farmed Tilapia or imported Catfish raise concerns about contaminants and antibiotics, and some popular options like certain Tuna and Chilean Sea Bass also have high mercury or sustainability issues.
Cod is by far the most popular type of fish used in the fish and chips combo in Britain, with more than 60% of all dishes sold through the country. Cod is mostly found in the chippies in the south of England where it reigns supreme!
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Cod. It's a British classic in fish & chips, but cod is also one of the healthiest white fish around. It's high in protein and, depending on how you cook it, low in fat and a good source of vitamin B12, needed for energy, nervous system and potentially helping prevent depression.
Our fish sandwich recipe features a crispy fish filet patty made with wild-caught Alaskan Pollock on melty American cheese and is topped with creamy McDonald's tartar sauce, all served on a soft, steamed bun. This Filet-O-Fish sandwich has fish sourced from sustainably managed fisheries.
