Dorada

Origin

The Dorada (Sparus aurata) is part of the family Sparidae, order Perciformes. This family includes 155 species.
It is a fish that lives in the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic.
Although popular, this fish has several names.
We Spaniards and Germans call it dorada
the French call it daurade
Portuguese and Italians call it orata
Greeks, Bulgarians and Turks call it tsipura
the English call it sea beam
Koreans call him Ch'amdom
Egyptians call it denees

Dorada Food

It feeds on mussels, crustaceans and plants.

Dorada Appearance

Most often, it reaches as long as 35 centimeters (or even up to 70 centimeters).  Weight varies from 500g to 17 kilograms, depending on the species.
Most species are relatively small.

Dorada Behavior

It is usually found at depths of up to 30 meters, but descends to no more than 150 meters.
It is a fish that does not prefer much company. It lives solitary or in small groups in areas with sandy soil.
 

Dorada Features

Dorada fish is known for both tasty meat and spectacular fishing. It feels good next to a well-chilled white wine.
It is an integral part of Mediterranean cuisine. The flesh is white, not very fat, has an unmistakable texture and relatively few bones.
Almost all the fish that are found in stores with the name "Royal dorada" are produced in aquatic farms along the coasts of the Mediterranean.
Unlike fishing (5 – 10 tons/year) farms produce 140,000 tons/year. Our price is around 30 Lei / kg.