AMERICAN EEL

Also known as: Pencil Eel, Yellow Eel, Black Eel, Silver Eel, Boston Eel, Atlantic Eel, Common Eel
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Availability

Year-round. Available fresh in spring or fall. Available smoked or frozen the rest of the year.

TAste/Texture

American eel has a firm texture, full flavor, and high fat content.
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Source

US wild-caught all along the Atlantic coast.
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Health Benefits

Good source of vitamin A, vitamin B12, protein, and phosphorus.
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