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| U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is a lean fish and an excellent source of protein. It is low in saturated (bad) fat and is a moderate source of polyunsaturated (good) fat and omega-3 fatty acids. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, moderate fish consumption — one to two meals a week — may cut the risk of sudden cardiac death in half. The results show that any kind of fish, including U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, can make a difference. |
| U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is the No. 1 farm-raised finfish in America. More catfish is produced in the United States on a yearly basis than all other farmed fish combined. Americans have doubled their per capita consumption of U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish since 1986. In 2000 Americans ate more than a pound of catfish per person, making it the fourth most popular fish in the United States. |
| Ninety-four percent of all U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is raised in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Today, the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish industry employs more than 13,000 people and contributes more than $4 billion to each state’s economy. |
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Source: The Catfish Institute, 2005 |
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