The Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus, is the herring fish belonging to the family Clupeidae associated with Atlantic Ocean ranging from Gulf of Maine, the Bay of Fundy, the Gulf of St Lawrence, the Labrador Sea, the Beaufort Sea, the Davis Straits, the Norwegian Sea, the Denmark Straits, the English Channel, the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea, Sea of the Hebrides and the Bay of Biscay. It has large number of prey as well as predators. Orca, dolphins, cod, porpoises, rockfish, sharks, whales, seabird, squid, seals, sea lions, tuna, fishermen and salmon are its predators. Other common names for this Herring fish are Norwegian Sloe, Bloater, Bismark Herring, Cleanplate Herring, Fall Herring, Cut spiced Herring, Hern, Golden Cure, Herring, Herning, Herron, Kipper, Klondyked Herring, Kipper Herring, Mattie, Labrador Herring, Matje Cured Herring, Melker, Mediterranean Cure, Milker Herring, Mesh Herring, Mustard Herring and others.

Description

Atlantic herring have greenish or grayish back and silvery bellies. Their bodies are compressed, slender with pointed nose, large mouth, and round belly. It measures about 45 cm (18 inches) long and weighs 1.1 kg (2.4 lb). The scales are large but loosely attached. They live upto 12 years. The spawning takes place from October to November. It feeds on plankton, sea creatures, small sprats, krill, copepods and other fish.

Nutritional Value

The serving size of 143 g of cooked herring fish offers 91.75 g of moisture, 290 calories, 32.93 g of protein, 16.57 g of lipid fat and 2.67 g of ash. This is of 65.86% of daily value for protein, 47.34% of DV for fat, 782.92% of Vitamin B12, 121.64% of Selenium, 90.73% of Isoleucine, 90.43% of lysine, 83.86% of tryptophan, 82.05% of threonine, 80.35% of valine, 78.73% of histidine, 72.43% of leucine, 61.86% of phosphorus, 38.31% of Vitamin B6, 36.86% of niacin, 32.92% of riboflavin, 25.25% of iron, 21.65% of choline, 21.16% of Vitamin B5, 18.78% of copper, 16.55% of zinc, 14.05% of magnesium, 13.33% of thiamin, 13.07% of alpha-tocopherol, 12.74% of potassium, 10.93% of sodium and 10.60% of calcium.

Health Benefits of Herring fish

Herring fish is loaded with ample amounts of nutrients. It provides minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium which help to maintain the bone or teeth health. It is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which help to maintain the function of brains.

1. Heart health

Seafood has high content of Omega-3 and low amount of saturated fat that helps to prevent heart ailments by lowering the cholesterol level in blood. The study shows that the high intake of fish lowers the chances of heart ailments by half.

2. Clear vessels

The intake of fish promotes the blood circulation and lowers the chances of thrombosis. Seafood contains EPA and DHA omega 3 oils that prevent the production of eicosanoids which could lead to inflammation and blood clots.

3. Ease arthritis

The daily intake of fish soothes the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis that could swell the joints. The research shows that Omega-3 fat is associated with osteoarthritis. The consumption of seafood could prevent from this disease.

4. Eye health

The daily intake of fish helps to maintain healthy eyes. The study shows that Omega-3 fatty acids prevent the eyesight from getting macular degeneration. It has retinol which is a form of Vitamin A that helps to promote the night vision as well.

5. Nutrients

It contains nutrients such as selenium, iodine, potassium and zinc. Iodine is essential for thyroid gland, selenium helps to prevent from cancer. They are the great source of Vitamin D and A.

6. Protect lungs

Seafood provides relief from asthma and also protects lungs. The high consumption of fish makes the lungs healthy and strong.

7. Skin appearance

It also prevents from getting depression. The research shows that low presence of Omega-3 is associated with high risk of depression. It could prevent from getting Seasonal Affective Disorder as well as post natal depression.

8. Lowers inflammation

The research shows that fish prevents the inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Omega 3 also slows down the development of inflammatory bowel disease.

9. Brain function

As human brain consist of 60% of Omega-3 fat, so high intake of seafood leads to lower chances of getting dementia as well as mental problems. It is also associated with reading skills, concentration and behavior.

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Precautions                                                                                                 

• It should be consumed in moderate amounts.
• The allergic people should avoid its consumption.
• Children and pregnant women should consult a doctor before consumption.

How to Eat         

• It is smoked, salted and pickled.
• Dried herring is consumed in Philippines with eggs and garlic rice.
• Herring soup is considered as traditional dish in Sweden.
• The chopped Herring is served on bread.

Other Facts        

• Female herring fish lays up to 30,000 of eggs.
• The scales are loosely attached.
• They swim in ­­groups which are known as schools.

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Herring fish facts

Atlantic herring could grow upto 17 inches and 1.5 pounds. It is grayish blue to greenish with silvery abdomen. It has small teeth which are arranged on an oval shape. During the lifespan of young herring fish, they could migrate up to hundreds of miles in ocean. It contains a single dorsal fin. It feeds on krill, copepods and small fish. Cod, whales, large fish and seals are its natural predators. It could be found on the swarms of Atlantic Ocean.

Herring fish health benefits and facts Quick Facts
Name:	Herring fish health benefits and facts
Scientific Name:	Clupea harengus
Origin	Found on Atlantic Ocean
Colors	Greenish or grayish
Shapes	Compressed, pointed nose, large mouth, slender body, round belly; Length: 45 cm (18 inches)
Calories	290 Kcal./cup
Major nutrients	Vitamin B-12 (782.92%) Selenium (121.64%) Isoleucine (90.73%) Lysine (90.43%) Tryptophan (83.86%)
Health benefits	Heart health, Clear vessels, Ease arthritis, Eye health, Nutrients

Name	Herring fish health benefits and facts
Scientific Name	Clupea harengus
Native	Found on Atlantic Ocean
Common/English Name	Atlantic Herring, Norwegian Sloe, Bloater, Bismark Herring, Cleanplate Herring, Fall Herring, Cut spiced Herring, Hern, Golden Cure, Herring, Herning, Herron, Kipper, Klondyked Herring, Kipper Herring, Mattie, Labrador Herring, Matje Cured Herring, Melker, Mediterranean Cure, Milker Herring, Mesh Herring, Mustard Herring, Murman Herring, Norwegian Cured Herring, Newcastle Kipper, Norwegian Milker, Norwegian Herring, Bank Herring, Norwegian Silver Herring, Oriental Cure, Pickled Herring, Pearl Essence, Protestant, Pickling, Red Herring, Sea Herring, Sea Atlantic Herring, Sea Stick, Sild, Shore Herring, Soused Herring, Silver Cured Herring, Split Cure Herring, Split, Spring Herring, Summer Herring, Sugar Cured Fish, Yawling, Whitebait
Name in Other Languages	French: Gendarme, Hareng Atlantique, Hareng, Hareng Saur, Hareng de l’Atlantique Spanish: Arenque, Escabeche Frito, Arenque del Atlántico
Habitat	Pelagic plankton feeder
Lifespan	12 years
Predators	Seals, cod, whales, other larger fish
Feeds on	Plankton, sea creatures, small sprats, krill, copepods and other fish
Shape & size	Compressed, pointed nose, large mouth, slender body, round belly; Length: 45 cm (18 inches)
Weight	1.1 kg (2.4 lb)
Color	Greenish or grayish
Belly	Silvery
Scales	Large, loosely attached
Flavor/aroma	Delicate
Spawning	October-November
Major Nutritions	Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 18.79 µg (782.92%) Selenium, Se 66.9 µg (121.64%) Isoleucine 1.517 g (90.73%) Lysine 3.024 g (90.43%) Tryptophan 0.369 g (83.86%) Threonine 1.444 g (82.05%) Valine 1.697 g (80.35%) Histidine 0.97 g (78.73%) Leucine 2.677 g (72.43%) Protein 32.93 g (65.86%)
Health Benefits	Heart health Clear vessels Ease arthritis Eye health Nutrients Protect lungs Skin appearance Lowers inflammation Brain function
Calories in 1 fillet (143 gm)	290 Kcal.
Precautions	Excessive consumption should be avoided. The allergic people should avoid it. Children and pregnant women should consult a doctor before consuming.
How to Eat	It is smoked, salted and pickled. Dried herring is eaten with eggs and garlic rice. The chopped Herring is served on bread.
Other Facts	Female lays up to 30,000 of eggs. The scales are attached loosely. They swim in groups.