Frozen Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
Farm raised barramundi from Zhuhai China. Whole round GGS and boneless fillets 100-500g, IQF or block, EU FDA and Russia approvals, 24 month shelf life.
What This Product Is
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer), also traded as Asian seabass, is one of the fastest growing whitefish in global markets because a single fish yields large, clean, bone free fillets. Our barramundi is raised in land based aquaculture in Zhuhai and processed on the same EU approved line as our seabass, which means a buyer can put barramundi and seabass into one container under one set of export documents.
- HACCP
- BAP
- FDA
- EU approved plant 4404/02003
- Russia approval
Why Buyers Choose This Product
Large fish sizes up to 2000-3000g produce fillets big enough for centre of plate cuts and butterfly steaks
Land based aquaculture with an integrated supply chain keeps size grading and pricing stable across the year
EU, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Russia and Southeast Asia approvals from one plant
Low TVB-N, uniform colour and firm texture on arrival
Glazing declared between 5% and 20% so quoted prices stay comparable
Application Scenarios
- Supermarket and seafood retail frozen whitefish listings
- Restaurants and hotel chains serving grilled or baked fillets
- Hotpot chains using portions and slices
- Meal kit and value added product manufacturers
- Foodservice suppliers needing a mild flavoured firm whitefish
Who It Is For
- Importers who need a whitefish with a larger fillet than seabass
- Retail buyers listing skin on or skinless portioned packs
- Hotpot and casual dining chains buying slices and portions
- OEM brand owners wanting butterfly and deep skinned cuts
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Whitefish fillets that are too small for a centre of plate presentation
- Seasonal supply swings that leave a retail listing out of stock
- Suppliers approved for one destination only, forcing a buyer to run several vendors
- Uneven skin damage on GGS fish that downgrades supermarket presentation
- Custom cut requirements such as butterfly or deep skinned that small plants cannot run
Technical Features
- Whole round frozen at -196 C using liquid nitrogen
- IQF or block freezing to suit retail or processing use
- Butterfly cut, steak cut and deep skinned fillet available
- Bulk 10kg, retail pack, vacuum pack and private label formats
- Uniform surface with no skin damage on GGS grades
Full Specification Table
Every figure below comes from our own production specification. Anything not listed is available on request.
| Species | Lates calcarifer |
|---|---|
| Origin | Zhuhai, China |
| Farming Method | Land based aquaculture |
| Product Forms | Whole round, GGS, fillet skin on or skinless, portions and slices, custom cuts |
| Whole Fish Sizes | 400-1200g, 1000-2000g, 2000-3000g |
| Fillet Sizes | 100-200g, 200-300g, 300-500g, custom cuts |
| Glazing | 5% to 20% |
| Freezing | IQF or block |
| Storage Temperature | -18 C or below |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Packaging | Bulk 10kg, retail pack, IWP, IVP, private label |
| Certifications | HACCP, BAP, FDA, EU approval, Russia approval |
Materials
- Farm raised Lates calcarifer from land based aquaculture ponds in Zhuhai
- Food grade vacuum film, polybag and export carton
- Potable water glazing
Quality Control
- In-house QC team inspects every production batch before packing
- Third party inspection such as SGS can be arranged before shipment
- Pre-shipment inspection photos and reports are sent for buyer approval
- Metal detection and microbiological control on export batches
- Full traceability records from farming pond to export carton
- TVB-N monitoring, colour uniformity and texture checks on each batch
How This Product Is Made
- Harvest and reception grading
- Washing and gutting gilling scaling
- Filleting, deep skinning or butterfly cutting where ordered
- Liquid nitrogen or IQF freezing
- Glazing
- Metal detection
- Vacuum or bulk packing
- Cold storage and loading at -18 C
Customization Options
- OEM retail packaging and private label
- Frozen IQF or block to suit the end use
- Master carton design
- Butterfly steak cut and deep skinned fillet
- Mixed container loading with seabass, red drum fish or tilapia
Use Guide
- Hold at -18 C or below and do not refreeze after thawing
- Thaw under refrigeration in the sealed pack
- Skin on fillets suit grilling and pan searing
- Skinless portions suit baking, steaming and hotpot
- Butterfly cuts are designed for oven and grill service without further trimming
How It Compares With Other Options
| Seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus) | Barramundi reaches larger fillet weights for centre of plate cuts, while seabass is preferred for whole fish steaming in the 600 to 800g band |
|---|---|
| Tilapia fillet | Barramundi carries a firmer texture and a higher retail price point, while tilapia is the volume commodity option |
| Imported Australian barramundi | Chinese farm raised barramundi lands at a lower cost per kilo with the same species and comparable size grading |
More Views of This Product
Photographs taken on our own line and at our own farms in Zhuhai.
Frozen Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) FAQ
What forms of barramundi do you supply
Whole round, GGS, boneless fillets skin on or skinless, slices and portions, butterfly cuts and customized specifications on request.
Do you support mixed container loading
Yes. Barramundi can be loaded together with seabass, red drum fish, tilapia and other species from our range.
Which markets is your plant approved for
The European Union, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Middle East, Russia and Southeast Asia.
What size range is available
Whole fish from 400-1200g up to 2000-3000g, and fillets from 100-200g up to 300-500g or custom cuts.
How is the fish frozen
Whole round is frozen at -196 C using liquid nitrogen, and fillets are IQF or block frozen depending on your requirement.
What is the shelf life
24 months when stored at -18 C or below.
Can you print our own retail packaging
Yes. We support OEM retail packaging, private label and master carton design.
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