The toothfish is not a species of Gadiformes, but belongs to the family Nototheniidae in Perciformes. It is widely distributed in the sea areas close to Antarctica in the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
Internationally, there are strict controls on the catch amount, fishing methods and fishing time of the Patagonian toothfish.
The Patagonian toothfish has white and tender flesh, a delicate texture, is rich in nutrition and has no fine bones, making it a rare high-end ingredient.