“Mache Bhate Bangali”, which means, “fish and rice are what makes a Bengali”, is a proverb that represents the Bengali food culture for thousands of years & more. It is not just a figure of speech, there is much truth behind it. The saying evolved because Bangladesh is crisscrossed by numerous rivers, which provides a massive fish supply for the people of the land.
The climate of Bangladesh is unique for aquaculture and fisheries resources management. Frozen foods are the second-largest export sector of the economy. The massive natural resources available in Bangladesh make this sector particularly promising for investors looking to supply in international as well as in domestic markets. Bangladesh Exports: USD: Quarterly: Frozen Shrimps & Fish data was reported at 104.000 USD mn in Jun 2021. Although the Government of Bangladesh has continued its support towards the sector by maintaining a 10% cash incentive on fish export, the sector is yet to realize its full potential. Recently this sector has got a major boost as Bangladesh has got rid of a mandatory EU screening for exporting frozen fish after the country made progress in its residue monitoring system. Earlier the European Union used to test 20 percent of frozen fish consignments from Bangladesh to keep its exporters under continuous pressure to improve compliance.
SEAWATER FROZEN FISH
Seawater fish of Bangladesh are caught from the Bay of Bengal Sea. The Bay of Bengal is a good source of different kinds of fish. There are many species of tasty fish are caught from the Bay of Bengal. Such as
- Pomfrets
- Indian Salmon
- Seabass
- Red snapper
- Eel fish
- Ribbonfish
- Bombay-duck
- Jewfish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Lizardfish
- Mullets
- Tongue sole
- Catfish
- Cuttlefish
- Blacktip shark etc.
FRESHWATER FROZEN FISH
Bangladesh is a land of rivers and canals. There are many delicious freshwater fishes grow in Bangladesh such as
- Rohu
- Catla
- Mrigal
- Hilsha
- Clown Knife fish (Chital)
- Common Carp
- Silver Carp
- Yellowtail Catfish (Pangasius pangasius)
- Giant River Catfish (Iyer)
- Tilapia
- Snakehead Murrel (Shol)
- Walking Catfish (Koye)
- Magur Catfish
- Stinging Catfish (Shing)
- Olive Barb (Sarputhi)
- Minor carp (Batta)
- Pabdah Catfish (Pabda)
- Annandale loach (Bathrangi)
- JamunaAilia (Kajuly)
- Day’s mystus (Tangra)
- Indian River Shad (Chapila)
- Mola Carplet (Mola)
- Puntio Barb (Puty).
Hilsha :
The ilish (Tenualosa ilisha) (Bengali: ইলিশ, romanized: iliś), also known as the ilishi, hilsa, hilsa herring or hilsa shad, is a species of fish related to the herring, in the family Clupeidae. It is a very popular and sought-after food fish in the Indian Subcontinent. The most famous hilsha fish comes from Chandpur District, Bangladesh. It is the national fish of Bangladesh and the state fish of West Bengal.
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Black Tiger Shrimp:
Most widely cultured shrimps in the world. Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) also called giant tiger prawn, jumbo tiger prawn, a marine crustacean is widely reared for food. This shrimp is meaty, Juicy, firm-textured, and mild in flavor. In general, this is the most prominent farmed crustacean product in the international seafood trade.
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- Headless Shell On (HLSO)
- Head on shell on (HOSO)
- Easy Peel (Regular Cut)
- Peeled & Deveined (Tail On / Tail Off)
- PDTO (Butterfly Cut)
- Cooked PDTO / P&D
- PDTO Skewer
- P&D Skewer
- PUD (Peeled and Un-deveined)
Available size: 6/8, 8/12, 13/15, 16/20, 21/25, 26/30, 31/40, 41/50, 51/60, 61/70, 71/90
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Fresh Water Shrimp:
Popular for its value of food sources. Often called the giant river prawn or scampi is one of the world’s most delicious, mostly farm-raised shrimp is meaty, moderately tender, light-colored, and has a more pronounced flavor than other species.
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- Headless Shell On (HLSO)
- Head on shell on (HOSO)
- Easy Peel (Grill Cut)
- Easy Peel (Deep Cut)
Available size: U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 13/15, 16/20, 21/25, 26/30, 31/40
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Medium-sized shrimps. Harina shrimp make up an important portion of crustaceans, which have an important commercial value in the aquaculture industry. This shrimp is meaty, firm-textured, and mild in flavor.
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- Headless Shell On (HLSO)
- Head on shell on (HOSO)
- Cooked peeled undeveined
- Raw peeled undeveined
Available size: 71/90, 91/120, 100/200, 200/300, 300/500
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Chakka :
Often called Banana Shrimp; Chaka shrimp has a sweet, mild flavor, low to medium oiliness and moist flesh with a medium texture. Flesh is translucent when raw and white with pinkish bands when cooked.
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- Headless Shell On (HLSO)
- Head on shell on (HOSO)
- Cooked peeled undeveined
- Raw peeled undeveined
Available size: 16/20, 21/25, 26/30, 31/40, 51/60, 61/70, 71/90, 91/120, 100/200, 200/300, 300/500
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Pomfrets:
Pomfret (chandamachh) any of the members of the fish family Stromateidae, order Perciformes popularly known as Chanda fish. These fishes have strongly compressed bodies and smallmouth with or without teeth in the jaws. Scales are usually very small, sometimes moderately large. Bones soft. Pomfrets or Chandas are quite tasteful and have a high demand in the market. The common species found in the Bay Of Bengal are Rup Chanda, Pampus chinensis, Fali Chanda, P. argenteus, and Hail Chanda, Parastromateus niger.
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Indian Salmon:
Rawas, popularly known as the Indian Salmon, is one of the most devoured fishes in India. Rawas is found on the western coast and is a big favorite with chefs for its succulent white meat and great taste. Indian Salmon is famous for its delicious taste with white meat and firm texture. Studies also suggest that the consumption of salmon can prove to be beneficial for eyesight and overall vision.
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Size: 200-300g 300-400g 400-500g 500-700g 700-1000g 1000-1200g 1200-1500g 1500-UP
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Sea Bass :
Sea bass is small fish that live in the western Atlantic between Florida and Cape Cod. Unlike another bass, like striped bass and white bass, sea bass is only found in the ocean. Several types of “bass,” like Chilean sea bass, are not really bass at all, but fish renamed to enhance marketability. sea bass is good steamed or roasted (Try it with Asian seasonings). Fillets can be sautéed or broiled, and they are often baked in parchment paper or foil packets. Both whole fish and fillets are good fried.
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Red Snapper :
Red snapper is lean and moist, with a sweet, mild but distinct flavor. The texture of snapper
ranges from soft to firm —it is the firmer fish that are perfect for grilling. Found worldwide,
snapper is among the best fish to eat.
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Size: 200-300g 300-400g 400-500g 500-700g 700-1000g 1000-1200g 1200-1500g 1500-UP
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Mackerel:
Mackerel is a delicious nutritious and sustainable fish, with intense creamy meat packed with omega-3 fatty acids. The oily texture of mackerel makes it an excellent fish for smoking.
Product line: Frozen Fillet
Size: 30g, 40g, 50g
Product line: Frozen Whole
Size: 75g, 100g, 120g
Frozen Style: IQF
Grouper (Reef cod):
Grouper is a lean, white-fleshed fish with a mild flavor. It has a firm texture and is fairly thick. It
is good for grilling, baking, and frying. Very versatile and can be expensive, as its popularity is
on the rise.
The taste of most groupers is similar, with slight differences in flavor and texture, depending on
size, species, and location of harvest.
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Size: 200-300g ,300-400g, 400-500g, 500-700g, 700-1000g, 1000-1200g, 1200-1500g, 1500-UP
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Snapper (WHITE/RED):
Red snapper is lean and moist, with a sweet, mild but distinct flavor. The texture of snapper
ranges from soft to firm —it is the firmer fish that are perfect for grilling. Found worldwide,
snapper is among the best fish to eat.
Product line: Frozen Fillet
Size: 200-300g , 300-400g, 400-500g, 500-700g, 700-1000g, 1000-1200g, 1200-1500g, 1500-UP
Frozen Style: IQF
Spanish mackerels:
Scomberomorini is a tribe of ray-finned saltwater bony fishes that are commonly known as the Spanish mackerels, seerfishes, or seer fish. This fish closely resembles King Mackerel. This tribe is a subset of the mackerel family (Scombridae) – a family that it shares with three sister tribes, the tunas, mackerels, and bonitos, and the butterfly kingfish. Scomberomorini comprises 21 species across three genera. They are pelagic fish, fast swimmers, and predatory in nature, that fight vigorously when caught. Seer fishes are mainly caught using hooks and lines.
Product line: Frozen Fillet
Size: 100-200g, 200-300g, 300-400g, 400-500g, 500g UP
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