Silver Croaker (Pennahia argentata) The silver croaker or Pennahia argentata I avidly found in the Northwest Pacific region from Japan, Hong Kong to North Korea and Yellow sea. Its length at maturity remains around 14 cm but there have been instances where fishes of high length like 40 cm have also been found. With regards to its dorsal rays, they are around 11 in number while dorsal soft rays can be anywhere from 25-28. The Silver croaker has 2 anal spines and 7-8 anal soft rays with close to 25 vertebrae to give support to the body. Posterior end of its pectoral fin extends along the posterior end of its spinous dorsal fin and is a remarkable feature of its body. There are no markings seen inside the lower jaw teeth and the length of its second anal spine is almost equal to the diameter of its eye. Silver Croaker is mostly seen in muddy and shallow waters and you have to delve deep to bring them out. Mostly you find these little fish preying and eating other small fishes and invertebrates that they find easily available. When it comes to marketing the Silver Croaker they are used fresh and dried and are quite tasty to consume. PACKING 1x10Kg, 2x10Kg Shutter Packing GRADE 50/100, 100/200, 200/300, 300/500, 500Up
Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger Kanagurta) Found commonly in the West Pacific and the Indian Ocean the Indian Mackerel is a subspecies of the Mackerel family from Order Perciformes. One of the very important food fish in this region you would find it as a crucial part of South and South East Asian cuisines. The range of the Indian Mackerel spreads from the Red Sea and East Africa to Indonesia and China. Body of the Indian Mackerel is deep and usually, the head is longer than the depth of its body. Its maxilla is covered to an extent by the lacrimal bone and extends through the hind margin of its eye. You will also find a black spot which has pretty close to the lower margin of its pectoral fin. With a fork length of around 35 centimetres, the Indian Mackerel has an average length of 25 centimetres. You would usually find the Indian Mackerel in shallow and coastal waters as it needs a temperature of 17 degree Celsius to survive. Adult members of this species can be found in lagoons, coastal bays and harbours. You would also find them in the waters which are rich in plankton. The most common style in which Indian Mackerel is eaten is deep frying with Rava and making into a curry form known as Bangude puli Munche. PACKING 1x10Kg IF GRADE U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 7/8, 8/10, 10/12, 12/15, 16/20
Trachurus Trachurus The Magalaspis Cordyla or Trachurus Trachurus can be widely found in the Indopacific region. Its expanse starts from South Africa in the west to Tonga in the east. The fish usually can be seen in the topmost layers of inshore and offshore ocean waters. Trachurus Trachurus is known for its torpedo shape and that is why it is also known by the name Torpedo Scad. You can visibly notice its finlets which are seen close to its dorsal and anal fins. The largest species of this fish was known to weigh around 4 kg with a length of 80 centimetres. However, the majority of Trachurus Trachurus found lies in the length range of less than 40 centimetres. The spawning of this breed happens between March and July and due importance is given to its reproductive cycle at that time. The Trachurus Trachurus is a predatory fish and it avidly feeds on crustaceans and cephalopods amongst others. As this species grows the kind of diet it consumes changes however fish remains a common element. In India and regions surrounding it, the Trachurus Trachurus is given a lot of leverage. This is probably because of interest in its consumption in nearby countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. Often the Trachurus Trachurus is used by Anglers and used as a bait to catch other fish. PACKING 1 x 10Kg If GRADE U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 7/8, 8/10, 10/12, 12/15, 16/20
Silver-Pomfret (Pampus Argenteus) Residing in the coastal areas of Middle East, South and South East Asia the Silver Pomfret is a famous species of butterfish. Having migrated some time back you can also find the fish in the Mediterranean region. All the fish in this family are known to have flat bodies, long pectoral fins and forked tail fins. An inshore species you would find them mostly in groups near muddy bottoms of the sea. The Silver pomfret would usually be found in Silver or white colour and at a maximum, they are able to grow to a weight of anywhere between 4-6 kgs. Nowadays, however less weighted species with an average weight of 1-2 kg are more prominent in this category. The entire Indo Asia Pacific region loves the silver Pomfret for its unique taste. When cooked properly the fish has a soft and buttery taste which is why it is so popular. Especially in India, the Silver Pomfret commands a high price in the markets. In areas like Mumbai, the Silver Pomfret is known as Pamplet and in South India as Vawali. In areas like Korea, the species is known by the name byeongeo. It is grilled into gui and then eaten as a side dish to your daily food. PACKING IWP 1x10Kg GRADE 300/400, 400/500, 500/600, 600/700, 700/800, 800/900, 900/1000, 1000up
Black Pomfret (Parastromateus Niger) TThis Indo west Pacific region occupant is found from Australia to Japan and from Africa to Borneo. The intensity of black colour differs for most varieties, where some are much dark in comparison to others. Even though it is one of the most commercial species there is no danger of it getting endangered. The Black pomfret can grow to a length of a maximum 29 inches. Its flesh stays together and can be easily used for any form of wet cooking too. Overall too you can consider it as a very good fish for cooking. The Black pomfret has very tiny scales on its body and thus it is easy to scrape them off before preparing for cooking. Taste of the black pomfret is quite mild and not bland at all. You would notice a dark strip under its skin but that does not harm the taste of the fish. While cooking its skin shrinks thus making it perfect for being used for baking or steaming. TYou would find the black pomfret in the Asian markets. Their basic size varies from anywhere between 8 to 11 inches and 5 to 7 inches. Mostly the small fish are stored in bags while the larger ones are frozen packed on foam trays. PACKING IWP 1x10Kg BLOCK IWP 300/400, 400/500, 500/600, 600/700, 700/800, 800/900, 900/1000, 1000up
Pumpus Argenteus The tropical Pumpus Argenteus can be traced at the coasts from the Persian Gulf to Borneo. Also considered as a butterfish the Pumpus Argenteus can grow up to size 23 inches. However, the most common species size ranges to around 10 inches with a weight of about 9 1/2 ounces. Though the Pumpus Argenteus is popular commercially it does not fall in the endangered category and might expand its range further by 2050. Having soft white flesh and a non- fleshy flavour the Pumpus Argenteus is consumed in a lot of places. When cooked the flesh disintegrates and provides a suitable flavour to the dish. Unfortunately, the fillets of the fish are pretty soft and cannot be used for preparing the soup. Mostly the fish is steamed whole with just a few slashes across its skin. It is this quality which makes the Pumpus Argenteus a prized catch for many. The fin rays of the White Pomphret hold together well and you usually find less ribs to handle. With the same slashes, you can also bake the pomfret and consume without any worries. You can easily find the Pumpus Argenteus in countries like the Philippines, China and Southeast Asian countries. Though premium in nature its prices have dipped due to increased supply.
Malabar Reef Cod (Epinephelus Malabaricus) Malabar Reef Cod can be easily found in the waters of the Indo West Pacific region. You can find them in Africa, Tonga and the Red Sea along with other countries. In the Eastern Mediterranean region, the fish can be found in the Levantine Sea. Mostly the Malabar Reef cod are found in groups in places like lagoons, mangroves, sandy and muddy areas, coral and rocky reefs etc. The average size for a Malabar reef cod is around 39 inch though at times longer varieties up to 92 inches have also been seen. Colour of this species is light to dark brown and it has a few spots on its body. As it grows old the number of such spots increases on a regular basis. You would also notice some brown diagonal stripes on the body. The younger variety would have wide, brown stripes across the body. Its tail fin is rounded and the by the time they age the colour becomes much more uniform. In many countries, the Malabar reef cod is harvested for food and sport and even grown in aquaculture. This species is often found to harbour many parasites and hence you have to be careful while consuming the same. PACKING 1x20Kg IWP GRADE 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000, 1000/2000,2000/3000, 3000/5000, 5000Up
Oligoplites Saurus Also known as the Oligoplites Saurus it is a species from the family Carangidae. The largest variety of the same is around 1 foot long. In most cases is found in the shallow waters of areas like Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coast. You would find them in Australian, and Pacific and Indian oceans as well. It has spines located in front of its anal fin and the sting that they give using the same can hurt anyone. Some features of the Oligoplites Saurusmake it different from the others. They have a small mouth with beak-like teeth and sandpaper type of skin. There are small gill openings and a serrated spine which is seen on top of the head. The species is found in the weight range of 1 kg but some of the rare varieties can grow up to 3 kg weight too. Usually, the Oligoplites Saurusis capable of eating small fish and shrimp and thus it finds its place in the predator category. In the initial phases, the Oligoplites Sauruswas not considered worth eating. However, now large scale farming of the same has started happening and this encouraged its consumption as well. The Oligoplites Saurushas a soft and oily taste and appears quite similar to the Bluefish. PACKING Shutter Packing 1x10Kg GRADE 200/300, 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000, 1000 Up
Yellowtail Scad Also popular as the one finlet scad, the yellowtail scad is a fish that is most often seen inhabiting the Indo Pacific region from Africa to Japan, Australia and Hawaii. Its highly prominent adipose eyelet and finlet type extensions make it distinct from other fishes in this species. You will find the Yellowtail scad near the coastal areas and preying upon crustaceans and small fishes. Many fisheries nurture this fish and it is usually caught using the netting and hook and line methods. Normally this fish is considered extremely prized and consumed with fervour in most regions where it is found. Both its jaws have a single row of teeth however in slightly older ones you may see two or three lines of teeth. Itâ??s caudal and dorsal fins would be yellowish green in colour and the pelvic fins are white while rest of the fins are hyaline. The Yellowtail scad is very popular among humans and in countries like South Arabia, Malaysia its catch is too high. Most of its catch happens in the months between January and April In countries of South East Asia this fish is cooked by boiling, steaming and frying. It can also be preserved using methods like drying and salting. PACKING 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18
Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus Pelamis) Skipjack Tuna is an average sized fish and is also known by multiple names like balaya, aku, arctic bonito, mush mouth, oceanic bonito, striped tuna, or victor fish. Normally it can grow up to 1 metre in length and can be seen in tropical and warm waters. It is for this reason that the Skipjack Tuna is much preferred by the fisheries. Skipjack Tuna moves around in large shoals of fish around 50000 at a time. It is also seen to feed upon molluscs, crustaceans and cephalopods. Since it is a liked prey for the larger fishes many people use it as a bait to catch some of them. Normally its weight can lie in the range 8-10 kgs but its maximum weight has been recorded at around 34 kgs. Considered as an important commercial fish you would find it sold in multiple ways like smoked, salted, canned and frozen. Maldives, France, Spain, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia are some countries where the Skipjack Tuna can be found in abundance. The Skipjack Tuna may have traces of mercury in its body hence its consumption is not recommended for pregnant women. Also known as Katsuo the Skipjack Tuna is an active part of Japanese cuisine. PACKING Running weight IF GRADE 1/2Kg, 2Kg Up
Euthynnus Alletteratus Also known as Bonito the Euthynnus Alletteratusis probably the most common tuna that is seen in the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it in the warm and tropical waters of areas like Atlantic, Mediterranean, Brazil and New England states. Considered to be a high migratory species it weighs around 36 pounds and mostly the lightest of all species present. You can identify the Euthynnus Alletteratusby the dark spots that can be seen on its ventral and pectoral fins. It also has some worm-like markings on its back which is easy to identify. Since the fish has sufficient oil content and sticks well to the hook it is often used as a bait for the larger fishes. However, due to its dark colour, many people do not consider it worth eating. But in the rest parts of the world like the West Indies, the Euthynnus Alletteratusis used in dried, smoked, and frozen form. Its body size is short in comparison to the other tuna fish and that is why probably the name is given. The Euthynnus Alletteratushas a compact and streamlined body and its snout is small as compared to the head. Maximum Euthynnus Alletteratuscan reach a weight of 12 kgs though its average weight lies around 7 kg. PACKING Running weight IF GRADE 1/2Kg, 2Kg Up
Ribbon Fish (Lepturacanthus savala) A pelagic fish they are named so because of their slim shape. The Ribbonfish has a long compressed body which is tape-like and has a short head. There is no anal fin and the dorsal fin extends till the tail of the fish. The pectoral fins of the ribbon fish are small while the pelvic fins may comprise of one ray only. If there is a caudal fin present than it has two fascicles of rays out of which the upper one is prolonged and moving outwards. Ribbon Fish has all the characteristics of fishes which occupy the lower depths of water. Their fins and the membrane that connects them are considered to be quite delicate. In some of the young ribbon fishes, the fin rays are quite elongated and they are often accompanied by appendages. Specimens of the ribbon fish have been found in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the Bay of Bengal, at Mauritius, and in the Pacific. In England, the north Atlantic species has been given the name dealfish. The length of the ribbon fish may range from 5 to 8 feet but occasionally it may reach up to a size of 20 feet. PACKING Block 1x10Kg GRADE 100/200, 200/300, 300/400, 400/700, 700 Up
Red Ref Cod (Cephalopholis Sonnerati) Goes by the name Tomato Hind thanks to its colour the Red Ref cod has a pointed snout and a concave profile. Usually, the colour of this fish ranges from orange-red to orange-brown and it may even have spots all over its body. In certain areas, the colour of the fish may be different than the other. In the Indian Ocean, its body is reddish brown while in the Pacific Ocean its colour may be yellowish brown with spots on the head. You would find them living around coastal areas and reefs where hunting of crustaceans is quite easy for them. The maximum the Red Ref cod can grow is around 22 inches in length. A pretty widespread species the Red Ref cod is majorly liked by humans. People often catch it using bait, hooks and traps. Often the Tomato Hind can be found trading fresh in live markets in Hong Kong. Though there is no concern for the fish to become endangered if the rate at which it is being consumed is maintained it might fall under the same category.99% of the diet consumed by Red Ref cod is crustaceans though it might comprise of other fishes as well. You would find the jaws of the Tomato hind having small canines in the front and palatines at the back. PACKING IWP GRADE 200/300, 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000, 1000 Up
Tuna Species: Skipjack, Bonito and Tongol Types (Kinds) of Canned Tuna: Solid (85/15), Chunk (70/30), Shredded, Flake Packing media: in Olive oil, in Sunflower oil, in Soya bean oil, in Brine Ingredients: Skipjack/ Bonito/ Tongol Tuna, sunflower oil (olive oil, vegetable oil or water), salt Oil/Brine: 40/60, 50/50, 60/40 (or customer's request) Lid type: Easy open lid, Normal lid Product validity: 36 months Label: Customer Brand
Ingredients: Skipjack tuna, Sunflower oil (Soya bean oil, Olive oil or in Brine), salt Chunk/Flake:70/30 ;100% Oil (or customer request) Packing: 12 or 16 pouches/carton, : pouch retort, follow private label of customer. Net weight: 650grs, 1000grs, 3000grs. Drained Weight: 600grs, 950grs, 2850grs. Shelf life 3 years from date of production. we can produce canned tuna in the customer's brand.
Pouches tuna produced by KSD Interfoods Vietnam. Pouches tuna can be used in cool salads, hot casseroles, on sandwiches and even eaten on its own as a snack or meal! Ingredients: Skipjack/Bonito/Tongol tuna, Sunflower oil (Soya bean oil, Olive oil or in Brine), salt. Pouches size: 650grs, 1000grs, 3000grs. Chunk/Flake:70/30 Packing: 16 pouches/carton, : pouch retort, follow private label of customer. Carton/20"FCL: 2100. Shelf life 3 years from date of production. In addition, we also provide many other sizes such as Skipjack/Bonito/Tongol tuna in canned with 1880grs, 1700grs, 185grs, 170grs, 140grs.... Also, we can produce canned tuna in the customer's brand .
Ingredients: Skipjack tuna, Sunflower oil (Soya bean oil, Olive oil or in Brine), salt Chunk/Flake:70/30 Oil/Brine: 40/60, 50/50, 60/40 (or customer request) Lid type: easy open lid Net weight: 1700grs, 1880grs Can size: 603 Can/Carton: 06 tins Carton/20"FCL: 1600. Shelf life 3 years from date of production. we can produce canned tuna in the customer's brand.
Ingredients: Skipjack tuna, Sunflower oil (Soya bean oil, Olive oil or in Brine), salt Chunk/Flake:70/30 Oil/Brine: 40/60, 50/50, 60/40 (or customer request) Lid type: easy open lid Net weight: 140grs, 160grs, 170grs, 185grs, 1700grs, 1880grs Can size: 307 Can/Carton: 48 tins Carton/20"FCL: 2100. Shelf life 3 years from date of production. we can produce canned tuna in the customer's brand .