High omega-3 preserved fish with concentrated B12, vitamin D, selenium, and complete protein. The drying process concentrates all nutrients — making dried herring one of the most nutrient-dense affordable proteins available. A single serving provides more than a full day's B12 requirement.
Smoked and salted herring appears in Black American Southern food traditions (from the era when preserved fish was affordable protein) and in West African cooking simultaneously. APEX connects both food memories.
Dried herring concentrates B12 to levels that rival supplementation — 1 oz dried herring approaches the daily B12 requirement. Critical for Black Americans on metformin (depletes B12), those with APOL1 variant kidney function concerns (B12 protects renal tubular function), and elderly Black American with declining intrinsic factor absorption.
Available at African, Caribbean, and international grocery stores. Soak in warm water 15-20 minutes to reduce sodium and rehydrate. Remove bones (many are edible). Add to soups and rice dishes. Can also be eaten as a snack (in some Southern traditions).
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