Lake smelts, also known as Silverside Smelts, are eaten whole and the flesh is delicate and mild-tasting as well as a little oily. This fish is underfished and very abundant so it is a very sustainable, eco-friendly seafood choice.
IQF stands for Individual Quick Frozen. IQF results in a higher quality product compared to block freezing. It's good for food sustainability, as you can defrost and use the exact needed quantity instead of thawing the whole block.