Kirkland Signature x The Better Fish® Barramundi by Australis Aquaculture (2024)

FAQs

Is Costco barramundi Farm raised? ›

The Better Fish® Barramundi are raised in the ocean, 12 miles offshore in the pristine waters of Van Phong Bay in Central Vietnam. As the largest sea lease holder in Vietnam, we strategically place and rotationally fallow our farms to ensure high water quality with minimal environmental impact.

But you may be surprised to know that more than 60 per cent of the barramundi served here is imported. The dark truth is that, in order to save costs, many restaurant operators serve barramundi farmed in south-east Asia under the guise of Australian – it's cheaper as a result of less regulation.

The Better Fish® Barramundi contains no traceable levels of mercury or toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), and it's farmed without any antibiotics or chemicals, which makes barramundi very safe to eat.

Barramundi is High in Key Nutrients

In order to meet the recommended omega-3 requirements for a healthy heart and brain power, eat Aussie barra at least once or twice a week.

The majority of the Barramundi available at market is farmed, and sustainable.

Australian barramundi fish is PACKED with nutrients and health benefits, which is necessary for a healthy diet and immune system. The best part is that Aussie barramundi doesn't lose flavour or nutrition when frozen!

Internationally, barramundi are also known as Asian sea bass, giant perch, or giant sea perch. Barramundi have not always had such an iconic name in Australia, and were once known as Asian sea bass. In the 1980's, barramundi was appropriated for marketing reasons.

Fish that contain high levels of mercury include shark, ray, swordfish, barramundi, gemfish, orange roughy, ling and southern bluefin tuna. Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and food.

Barramundi is low in fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids, making it a great source of essential nutrients. Some consider barramundi one of the healthiest seafoods. This fish is great for your cardiovascular system. ‌Including omega-3 fatty acids in your diet is an excellent start to a healthier lifestyle.

Being protected from predators, and fed every day, farmed salmon can live for a long time after becoming diseased. During this time they are constantly shedding pathogen into the water, and the elevated levels of pathogen cause wild fish populations to decline.

How to tell if barramundi is bad? ›

The best way to determine if fish has gone bad is to smell it. If the fish smells sour or spoiled, throw it out. If the fish has a mild ocean smell, it's likely safe to eat—but if you aren't certain, there are other signs you can look for. For example, it's bad fish if it appears or feels slimy and/or has a dull color.

Buy your favorite Barramundi online with Instacart. Order Barramundi from local and national retailers near you and enjoy on-demand, contactless delivery or pickup within 2 hours.

Barramundi packs half the calories of other world-renowned fish like salmon. It packs an extraordinary amount of protein while still offering proper nutritional value.

For instance, Costco's ahi tuna and Alaskan cod are certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, with many of the chain's other seafood options labeled as being sustainably farmed or wild-caught.

Kirkland Signature Pack

Experience The Better Fish® Barramundi in an exciting, new format. Our large skin-on fillets are exclusively sold at select Costco Warehouses in the U.S.

Where Does Costco Get Its Seafood? As mentioned, Costco primarily sources its seafood through sustainable wholesalers and fisheries, doing its part to avoid harming already endangered species.

As mentioned before, methylmercury is primarily a concern in large predatory fish that consume other fish; therefore – large wild-caught Barramundi can have a higher concentration of mercury than farm-raised Barramundi.