Wet Salted Cod Supplier — Portugal | Mar Lusitano

Wet salted cod — pallets of green salted fillets

Wet Salted Cod — Direct from Portugal

Mar Lusitano specialises in wet salted cod (bacalhau verde) — cod that is salted immediately after catch and kept in a moist, salt-cured state without further drying. Processed at our facility in Gafanha da Nazaré, the world capital of salted cod, our wet salted cod is the preferred choice for importers and distributors who value traditional quality and flexibility in final preparation.

Whether you need Atlantic or Pacific Cod, whole fish or fillets, we supply to importers, distributors and retail chains across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Our facility holds MSC certification, FDA registration, DIPOA authorisation (Brazil) and CIQ approval (China).

Why choose our wet salted cod?

  • Salt content and moisture levels controlled to specification
  • Available in 25 kg boxes or custom bulk formats
  • Consistent quality across Atlantic (Norway, Iceland, Greenland) and Pacific origins
  • Full traceability — HACCP certified, lot tracking
  • Approved by major European retail chains

Contact us: marlusitano@marlusitano.pt

See also our complete guide to salted cod: types, grades, desalting and wholesale buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wet salted cod?
Wet salted cod (klipfish verde) is Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) cured in sea salt with moisture content between 51-58%. It has a more succulent texture than dried salted cod and requires only 24-36 hours of soaking before cooking.
What is the difference between wet salted cod and dried salted cod?
Wet salted cod retains higher moisture (51-58%) and has a softer texture, ideal for poaching and baking. Dried salted cod (moisture below 47%) is firmer with a more concentrated flavour and requires longer soaking of 48-72 hours.
Does Mar Lusitano export wet salted cod to the UK and USA?
Yes. Mar Lusitano exports wet salted cod to the UK, USA, Brazil and across the EU. All shipments include full export documentation, health certificates and multilingual labelling compliant with EU Regulation 1379/2013.