Our Mackerel are caught by local fishermen in the Gulf of Maine. Once caught, they are harvested via the Japanese method of Ike Jime (活け締め). This technique is regarded as one of the most humane ways of harvesting fish. 

The Ike Jime Technique

Ike Jime takes a lot of extra time for the fishermen, but the technique yields are a far superior product and is much more humane for the fish. During the Ike Jime process, the fish are immediately spiked, which instantly kills them - limiting the suffering of the fish.

The difference in quality between a fish that has been Ike Jimed and one that has not been is vast. When a fish is not spiked, it produces lactic acid and ammonia, which naturally negatively impact the flavor. Ike Jime also helps remove the blood from the meat of the fish, helping to produce a much more flavorful fillet with a far greater shelf-life. 

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Our mackerel are flash-frozen and Cryovaced. There are 2 head-on fish in a bag. The fish weighs approx 1.5 lb together.

Ike-Jime Maine Mackerel quick facts 

- Wild-caught in the Gulf of Maine 
- Flash-frozen and cryovaced
- Sushi-grade quality
- Harvested via Ike Jime (活け締め)

Please note: We pack and prepare all orders the day of shipping to ensure quality and freshness. 

Buy Sushi-Grade Mackerel Online for Overnight Shipping

Your order will be packaged and shipped on the same day for overnight next day delivery. Place your order midnight the day before your order ships for next day delivery. We can ship for a Tuesday to Friday delivery date. 

Pre-order any time. 

We stand by the quality and freshness of our product at SoPo Seafood. If you are not 100% satisfied with your order, please contact us immediately at [email protected].