FAQs

Q.  What kind of fish is Hawaiian moi?

A.  Hawaiian moi is the Hawaiian term for the fish Pacific Threadfin (‘Polydactylus sexfilis’) and is only found in Hawaiian waters. Moi was the desired fish in ancient Hawaii. It was reserved only for the Hawaiian alii, or royalty, and fishponds were specially built along the coastlines to cultivate it.

Today, moi is desired by consumers and restaurants because it is the perfect fish for steaming, poaching, and frying. Moi’s tender, white meat can also be easily prepared with Hawaiian, Asian and European style dishes. See our Moi Recipe section for a few dinner ideas.


Q.  Is Hawaiian moi safe to eat?

A.  Yes. There is no detectable mercury in Hawaiian moi, making it safe for unlimited consumption, even by young children, pregnant women and nursing mothers, according to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) standards. You can find moi listed under the seafood you can eat anytime in the Hawaii State Department of Health’s brochure, “A Local Guide to Eating Fish Safely.”

We conduct numerous quality checks throughout the process of rearing and harvesting our moi and employ aquaculture experts and ocean technicians to ensure it is of the highest quality.


Q.  Is Hawaiian moi healthy for you?

A.  Absolutely.  Fish is a healthy high-protein, low-fat food that can be a part of a balanced diet. Fish consumption has been promoted in recent years because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which can be good for the heart.

The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice weekly and more often if you are diagnosed with heart disease. However, some fish do have levels of mercury that may be harmful to the developing brain.

Fortunately there is no detectable mercury in Hawaiian moi, making it safe for unlimited consumption, even by young children, pregnant women and nursing mothers, according to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) standards. You can find moi listed under the seafood you can eat anytime in the Hawaii State Department of Health’s brochure, “A Local Guide to Eating Fish Safely.”