Cod's the common name for the genus of fish Gadus, belonging to the family Gadidae, and's also used in the common name of a variety of other fishes. Cod's a popular food fish with a mild flavor, low fat content and a dense white flesh that flakes easily. Cod livers are processed to make cod liver oil, an important source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). Larger cod caught during spawning are sometimes called skrei. Young Atlantic cod or haddock prepared in strips fo… (More on Cod)