Chub

Fish

Chub

Chub (often Squalius cephalus in Europe, or various cyprinids sold as chub) is a freshwater fish with firm, moderately oily flesh whose reputation depends on clean water and careful cleaning. Fresh fish from cold rivers can be mild; muddy habitats yield stronger flavour. Smaller fish fry well whole; larger ones suit smoking, stewing, and forcemeat. Pin bones are numerous. In some regions smoked chub is a delicacy; elsewhere it is more an angler’s catch than a market staple. Gut promptly and cook thoroughly.

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BlanchedChilledCuredDicedDriedFermentedFreshFrozenGrilledHalvedMincedPickledRoastedSaltedSlicedSmokedSteamedWhole

Provenance

ASC CertifiedDay BoatFree SwumHand FilletedHook and LineLine-CaughtMSC CertifiedOrganicPole-CaughtResponsibly SourcedSeasonalSustainable

Sources

AquacultureIndoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

EarthyFirmLeanMildMoistPale

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 123

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 5.02 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.92 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.09 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.87 g
  • Cholesterol 52 mg
  • Sodium 85.5 mg
  • Salt 0.18 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20.2 g
  • Water 72.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Fish flesh is lean to oily depending on species; marine omega-3s rise in fatty fish.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Chub.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

River chub and related cyprinids fed European and Asian communities along clean waterways.

GB

British coarse angling literature treated chub as a sporting rather than premium table fish.

US

Great Lakes and river smoked chub became a regional specialty product.

Water quality changes and aquaculture preferences shifted many markets toward other white fish.

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