Head

Fish

Head

Flounder head yields cheeks, collar meat and stock. Not a boneless convenience cut, but high flavour. Clean gills if bitter, simmer or roast with aromatics, pick meat carefully. Central to many coastal broths. Rest after high heat so juices redistribute before carving or plating.

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Unit

Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

RoastedSimmeredStock

Traits

CollagenFull FlavourStock WorthyTraditional

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 108

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.27 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.01 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.11 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.94 g
  • Cholesterol 53.9 mg
  • Sodium 79.4 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 16.2 g
  • Water 76 g
Detailed nutrients

Heads mix lean meat, collagen, and small fat deposits—great for stock more than pure macros.

History

Coastal fisheries and markets sold flounder whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named head portions.

Coastal fisheries and markets sold flounder whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named head portions.

Coastal fisheries and markets sold flounder whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named head portions.

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