Bone

Fish

Bone

Cod bones and frames make a classic white fish stock—clean, collagen-rich, and less oily than salmon fumet. Residual meat between the bones sweetens the pot; heads and collars amplify body. Start in cold water, bring to a bare simmer, and skim. Strain for chowder bases, parsley sauces, and poaching liquid; avoid a hard boil that clouds and turns the stock bitter.

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Unit

Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

BrothRoastedSimmeredStock

Traits

CollagenMineralsStock BaseStructural

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 47.5

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 0.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.06 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.94 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.02 g
  • Cholesterol 55.9 mg
  • Sodium 77.7 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 9.65 g
  • Water 34.6 g
Detailed nutrients

Bone itself is mineral matrix; culinary values reflect marrow and attached tissue more than pure bone.

History

Cod frames went into soups wherever the fish was split for salt cod or fresh use.

French and British kitchens codified cod fumet as a foundation for fish sauces.

Sustainable kitchen practice returned cod bones to stock pots instead of the bin.

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