Australian Scallops vs Imported

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Australia

Australian Roe-on Scallops

Bass Strait / Hervey Bay

🇦🇺 Local

Water injection (STPP)None

Roe retainedYes

Frozen-thawed cyclesMinimal

Stock-status reportsYes

Price per kg~$70

Overall rating: Australian Scallops score 9.3/10 — roe-on, no additives, premium.

Various

Imported Scallops

Japan / China / USA / Peru

Water injection (STPP)Common

Roe retainedUsually removed

Frozen-thawed cyclesCommon

Stock-status reportsVariable

Price per kg~$45

Overall rating: Imported Scallops score 5.6/10 — often water-injected and roe-off.

How Australian Scallops compares to imported equivalents on key nutrients.

Protein17.8g15.2g

Selenium38µg26µg

Vitamin B121.6µg1µg

Omega-3 Fatty Acids380mg240mg

Iron2.4mg1.6mg