Saithe is caught along the Norwegian coastline and in the fjords of the Atlantic Ocean. Dried salted saithe has darker flesh, and a more intense flavor compared to other types of dried salted fish

Dried salted saithe is categorized by the number of fish packed into a 9 kg or 22.5 kg carton. The fish are available in different levels of dryness: 7/8 dry, storage dry, and extra storage dry.