European sprat

European sprat

The European sprat is a kind of fish. It is related to the herring. It lives in the ocean, all around Europe. It has about 12% fat in its flesh. It is a source of many vitamins. It is an important fish for commercial fishing, and can be found in many cans in shops. It can also be salted, to preserve it better.

European Sprat Media

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  Canapés with smoked sprats, a common Russian zakuska

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  Global capture production of European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in thousand tonnes from 1950 to 2022, as reported by the FAO