Smoked salmon. When buying smoked salmon look at the white markings which cross the red flesh in wavy parallel lines. These should not be too wide as, if the fish is too oily, the flavour won't be at its best.
Chinook salmon, also known as Quinnat salmon, is the largest of the Pacific salmon, with the most intense flavour. The flesh has large flakes and high oil content. Coho is smaller and has paler flesh. Sockeye, also known as king salmon, has a four year life-cycle which contributes to the meatiness of its flesh, which is dense and velvety and turns deep red before spawning. It is considered good for tinning purposes. Pink is leaner and milder in flavour and is the favoured salmon in the United States.
A town in the middle Loire giving its name to red, white and rosé wines of varying degrees of sweetness and quality.
Brine. Water in which there is a heavy concentration of salt for preservation of meats, fish or vegetables.
Salema. A prime, bream-like, food fish found in warmer waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific and Indian Ocean.
Scad, jack or horse mackerel. The tough part near the tail must be removed before cooking. Fish which have a firm tail section and bright eyes are the ones to select. They are at their best from spring to autumn (US: fall). In Japan they are used for sashimi or sushi and may also be grilled, simmered or deep-fried.
