What is the difference between Pink Salmon and Sockeye Salmon?

[nwcountrygal]

I agree but here in Alaska at this point it is supposed to be ok as of June. I quit feeding when I heard that also in Hawaii.

[RedJacket]

Originally Posted by nwcountrygal

I agree but here in Alaska at this point it is supposed to be ok as of June. I quit feeding when I heard that also in Hawaii.

I think many pet owners are just fed up with Diamond Foods and no longer trust their dog foods. I agree TOTW is a good quality food but the company has a history of recalls.

[Montana Griz]

Originally Posted by nwcountrygal

.............Taste of the Wild is the best dog food out their I have found that isn't homemade speciality product. >>>>>>>>>All Alaska salmon<<<<<<< and no grains. Hope this helps.

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A few minor detailed corrections:

It is not All Alaska Salmon............however, I agree it is one of the BEST Dry Dog Foods available.
I feed it and a sister product: Taste of the Wild High Prairie (Bison & Vension) Formula.

The first (5) listed ingredients in the Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Dry Dog Food Formula are:
Salmon;...Fish Meal;...Sweet Potato;....Regular Potato and Canola Oil.
These (5) ingredients comprise approx 90% (by weight) of the total ingredients.
A variety of (40) other (very healthful & high quality) ingredients comprise the other 10%.
The amount of Salmon in those first (5) ingredients is approx 65%.
The Fish MEAL (composed of Chum, Whiting & Pollock) comprises approx 10%...................
The Sweet Potato amounts to approx 10%.....................
The Regular Potato amounts to approx another 10%,.............
And the Canola Oil is about 5%.

And as stated:...They do not use any grains in the formulas.

"Diamond Pet Food Corp" (a very large "Private-Label" Dog Food Producer" is the Manufacturer of the "Taste-of-the-Wild" dog food brands.

((EDIT)).....The info that I was able to obtain indicated that the Recall was related to their (Diamond Plt in SC) and involved the "Naturals Brand"..................Not the TOTW Brand, and none of the recalled product was distributed in Montana.

If a person checks back over the last 20 years or so, most all dog food mfg'ers have had a "recall" at one time or another. I personally am not considering changing brands......................Just my opinion(s)..

[Montana Griz]

Originally Posted by Glitch

[/list]My preference is based upon flavor. I do not fish for Humpies (Pink) or Chum (Dog) salmon. I rarely fish for salmon in the ocean, which means that by the time the Pinks and Dog salmon hit the rivers they are already beginning to mutate and starting to decay. I prefer the sea lice to still be alive on my salmon. If the sea lice are still alive, then the salmon could not have been in fresh water for more than three days.

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FWIW....just my own personal opinion(s):

I rate the White Kings at the top of the list for being the most flavorable and over-all best eating.
Next are reg Kings........Both have approx 11.7 grams of "oil per 100 grams of filet,...vs 8.6 grams for Sockeyes,....and 5.6 grams for Silvers. If the % of "oil" is what supposedly provides the best tasting fillet................then it may well be the King,....however this "taste" thing certainly can be altered by whatever else is put on the filet prior to cooking................I personally marinade mine in Paul Newman's Ceaser Salad Dressing with a little Lemon Pepper, white Wine, pinch of brown sugar, Paprika & Garlic Pepper added to the dressing.............leave in zip lock baggie in Fridge for about 4 hours.........and do 'em on the Grill.........flip over half way through and don't over cook.

Ketch Ya Later.................I'm goin' into the fridge for a "night-cap" of the Pino Grigio with a bite of left over Grilled Salmon..............