Frozen Channel Catfish
Farm raised channel catfish from controlled freshwater systems. Whole round GGS fillet slice and flower cut, IQF, HACCP and BAP certified, 24 month shelf life.
What This Product Is
Channel catfish is farm raised in controlled freshwater systems and processed into five cuts on the same line as our other freshwater species. It is a mild, flaky and tender fish that takes frying, grilling, baking and steaming equally well, which is why it works as a value tier whitefish in both Western and Asian menus without needing a strong sauce to carry it.
- HACCP
- BAP
- ISO
- FDA
Why Buyers Choose This Product
Mild flavour and flaky tender texture that suits frying grilling baking and steaming
Five product forms including flower cut from a single species
Controlled freshwater systems give a sustainable and predictable supply
IWP, IVP and bulk packing cover retail and wholesale in one programme
24 month shelf life at -18 C gives importers room on stock rotation
Application Scenarios
- Value tier supermarket frozen fillet listings
- Fried fish and fish and chips foodservice
- Asian restaurant steaming and braising
- Hotpot slices and flower cut retail packs
- Value added breaded and marinated production
Who It Is For
- Importers filling a value tier whitefish slot alongside tilapia
- Foodservice distributors supplying fried fish operators
- Asian retail chains buying flower cut and slice formats
- Processors making breaded and coated products
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Single form suppliers that force a buyer to run separate vendors for fillets and slices
- Muddy off flavours from poorly managed open water catfish farming
- Short shelf life that limits how far ahead an importer can buy
- Inconsistent fillet trimming that raises waste in a fried fish operation
- Lack of traceability documentation for retail audits
Technical Features
- Whole round, GGS, fillet skin on or skinless, slice and flower cut
- IQF individual quick freezing
- IWP, IVP and bulk packing
- Controlled freshwater aquaculture
- 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.
| Product Name | Frozen channel catfish |
|---|---|
| Farming Method | Controlled freshwater aquaculture |
| Product Forms | Whole round, GGS, fillet skin on or skinless, slice, flower cut |
| Processing | IQF individually quick frozen |
| Packaging | IWP, IVP, bulk pack |
| Storage Temperature | -18 C or below |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Certifications | HACCP, BAP, ISO, FDA |
| MOQ | 1 x 20ft FCL, 10 to 12 tons |
| Lead Time | 25 to 30 days after order confirmation |
Materials
- Farm raised channel catfish from controlled freshwater systems
- Food grade IWP and IVP film and export 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 controlled freshwater systems
- Reception and grading
- Gutting gilling and scaling
- Filleting, slicing or flower cutting
- IQF freezing
- IWP, IVP or bulk packing
- In-house QC inspection
- Cold storage at -18 C
Customization Options
- Customized packaging and private label branding
- Skin on or skinless fillet
- Flower cut and slice formats
- IWP, IVP or bulk
- Mixed container loading with barramundi, red drum fish or tilapia
Use Guide
- Store at -18 C or below and do not refreeze after thawing
- Thaw under refrigeration and pat dry before frying
- Skinless fillets suit breading and deep frying
- Flower cut pieces are designed for direct pan or steamer use
- Slices are sized for hotpot and quick cooking
How It Compares With Other Options
| Tilapia fillet | Catfish has a softer flake and a lower landed cost, while tilapia holds firmer through breading and frying |
|---|---|
| Snakehead fish | Snakehead is leaner and firmer for sour soup and hotpot, while catfish is milder and better suited to frying |
| Basa and pangasius | Channel catfish carries a firmer flake and a cleaner flavour than commodity pangasius |
More Views of This Product
Photographs taken on our own line and at our own farms in Zhuhai.
Frozen Channel Catfish FAQ
What product forms do you offer
Whole round, GGS gutted gilled and scaled, fillets skin on or skinless, slices and flower cut.
How do I place an order
Send your inquiry to [email protected] or contact us on WhatsApp or WeChat at +86 13727050518.
What is your minimum order quantity
MOQ is 1 x 20ft FCL of 10 to 12 tons. Mixed container loading with barramundi, red drum fish and tilapia is available.
Do you have product traceability
Yes. All channel catfish is farm raised with full traceability meeting HACCP, BAP, ISO and FDA requirements.
How do you ensure product quality
Products are processed in HACCP certified facilities and inspected by our in-house QC team. Third party inspection such as SGS can be arranged and inspection photos and reports are provided before shipment.
How long does production take
Production typically takes 25 to 30 days after order confirmation.
Do you support private label packaging
Yes. We provide customized packaging and private label branding for retail and wholesale needs.
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