Pollock Mince Block (Pollock Mince Block)

Fish blocks are frozen uniform rectangular masses of fresh wholesome fish flesh, which has been harvested, handled, and processed, packed, frozen, stored and transported in accordance with the good commercial practices. The blocks may only be made from well-drained fresh fish with good flavor, odor, color and firmness typical of the species. The blocks must be free from rancidity, staleness, off-flavor and off-odor of any kind both in the raw and cooked states. Fish blocks must meet this general description as well as the specific criteria for quality levels described in these Quality Standards.