Raw Salmon is a food item obtained by killing salmon in rivers and oceans or by fishing with a fishing rod . It restores two hunger points when eaten raw but is more effective when cooked.
Raw Salmon can be cooked in a furnace, smoker, or campfire to produce cooked salmon , which restores more hunger and provides better saturation. It can also be used to breed and tame cats , making it useful for acquiring pets.
Salmon are commonly found in cold and normal ocean biomes as well as rivers , making Raw Salmon a widely available food source. It can also be traded with fisherman villagers for emeralds, making it valuable for both survival and trading.