The catfish is a large freshwater fish with a dark green to black skin, which fades towards the belly to silver-gray to white. The flesh of the catfish is firm in texture and is cream to pink in color. Catfish has a refined taste.
This smoked catfish from Visrokerij Meij is still smoked in the traditional way. At Meij, they smoke over beech or oak wood and do not use smoke flavor 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. Meij's mackerel is not only natural but also responsible.