Frozen Brown Croaker (Protonibea diacanthus)
Offshore sea cage farmed brown croaker around 5kg whole. Large fillets over 1000g, GGS and whole round, IWP IVP and bulk, HACCP ISO BAP and FDA certified.
What This Product Is
Brown croaker is a premium marine fish farmed in offshore sea cages, growing to around 5 kg whole. After the fish maw, or swim bladder, is harvested as a separate high value product for Asian cuisine, the remaining whole fish is processed into GGS or into fillets that typically run above 1000g. Those large fillets are the main reason export buyers come to this species, because very few farmed fish yield a single portion cut that big.
- HACCP
- ISO
- BAP
- FDA
Why Buyers Choose This Product
Fish size around 5 kg produces fillets commonly above 1000g for premium portion cutting
Firm white flesh with high protein content that holds through grilling and steaming
Offshore sea cage farming gives the fish space to reach full body size and meat yield
IWP, IVP and bulk formats cover retail, foodservice and further processing
Full traceability with farm raised sustainability and quality records
Application Scenarios
- Premium restaurant portion cutting from large fillets
- Grilled and steamed centre of plate service
- Seafood processing operations cutting to house specification
- Hotel and banquet catering
- Premium frozen retail fillet packs
Who It Is For
- Importers serving premium restaurant and hotel channels
- Seafood processors who cut their own portions from large fillets
- Distributors supplying Asian fine dining
- Retail buyers listing a premium large fillet product
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Farmed whitefish fillets that are too small to cut into premium portions
- Yield loss when a processor has to work from many small fillets
- Inconsistent body size from mixed source wild croaker
- Buyers needing a large fillet without moving to expensive wild species
- Trial volumes that do not fill a container on a single premium species
Technical Features
- Offshore sea cage aquaculture
- Whole round, GGS and fillets typically 1000g and above
- IWP individually wrapped pack, IVP individually vacuum pack and bulk pack
- Firm white flesh with high protein content
- Cold chain held at -18 C or below
Full Specification Table
Every figure below comes from our own production specification. Anything not listed is available on request.
| Species | Brown croaker (Protonibea diacanthus) |
|---|---|
| Farming Method | Offshore sea cage aquaculture |
| Whole Fish Size | Around 5 kg |
| Product Forms | Whole round, GGS, fillet typically 1000g and above |
| Packing | IWP, IVP, bulk master carton |
| Storage Temperature | -18 C or below |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Certifications | HACCP, ISO, BAP, FDA |
| MOQ | 1 x 20ft FCL, 10 to 12 tons |
| Delivery Time | 25 to 30 days after order confirmation |
Materials
- Offshore sea cage farmed brown croaker
- Food grade IWP and IVP film and master cartons
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
How This Product Is Made
- Harvest from offshore sea cages
- Reception and grading
- Fish maw harvesting
- Gutting gilling and scaling
- Filleting to large format cuts
- Freezing
- IWP, IVP or bulk packing
- Cold storage at -18 C
- Cold chain loading
Customization Options
- IWP, IVP and bulk packaging with private label branding
- Whole round, GGS or large fillet format
- Mixed container loading with seabass, red drum fish and barramundi
Use Guide
- Store at -18 C or below and do not refreeze after thawing
- Thaw large fillets under refrigeration over 24 hours
- Cut portions from the thick loin section for even cooking
- Suitable for grilling steaming and portion cutting for further processing
- Trim the thin tail section separately for value added use
How It Compares With Other Options
| Red snapper | Brown croaker grows far larger and is bought for big fillets, while red snapper is bought for whole fish presentation |
|---|---|
| Barramundi | Barramundi tops out well below 5 kg, so brown croaker is the option when fillets above 1000g are required |
| Wild croaker | Farmed offshore croaker gives consistent body size and traceable records that mixed wild supply cannot |
More Views of This Product
Photographs taken on our own line and at our own farms in Zhuhai.
Frozen Brown Croaker (Protonibea diacanthus) FAQ
What are the main product forms of brown croaker
Whole round, GGS gilled gutted and scaled, and fillets commonly above 1000g.
Why are brown croaker fillets so large
The fish are farmed in offshore sea cages with ample space to grow, which results in body sizes around 5 kg and excellent meat yield.
How do you ensure product quality
The fish come from carefully managed offshore farms and are processed in HACCP, ISO, BAP and FDA certified facilities. Third party inspection such as SGS can be arranged before shipment.
What is the minimum order quantity
MOQ is 1 x 20ft FCL of 10 to 12 tons. Mixed container loading with seabass, red drum fish and barramundi is available.
Can you provide private label packaging
Yes. We offer IWP, IVP and bulk packaging with private label branding for retail and wholesale markets.
What is the delivery time
Normally 25 to 30 days after the order is confirmed.
Are brown croaker products traceable
Yes. All products are fully traceable and farm raised under strict sustainability and quality records.
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