Frozen Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Frozen tilapia from Zhuhai factory 4404/02003. Skinless boneless fillets 3-5oz to 9-11oz, CO and non CO treated, GS and whole round, 10kg carton packs.
What This Product Is
Tilapia is our volume freshwater programme, farm raised in controlled freshwater ponds in Zhuhai and processed into the fillet, gutted and scaled, and whole round grades that global commodity buyers specify. The line runs both CO treated and non CO treated fillets, and both pin boned only and fully trimmed presentations, so a buyer can match the exact specification their market has already standardised on rather than accepting a single house grade.
- HACCP
- ISO
- BAP
- FDA registered
- EU approved plant 4404/02003
Why Buyers Choose This Product
Fillet options across skinless boneless, PBO, normal or deep skinned and normal or well trimmed
CO treated and non CO treated both available from the same plant
Sizes from 3-5oz through 9-11oz to match existing retail and foodservice listings
IVP retail ready portions or bulk pack for foodservice at 10kg per carton
Mild non fishy flavour and tender texture suited to grilling frying steaming and baking
Application Scenarios
- Supermarket frozen fillet listings in the USA, EU and Middle East
- Foodservice and catering bulk portioning
- Breaded and battered value added production
- Restaurant menus needing a low cost whitefish base
- Retail ready single portion vacuum packs
Who It Is For
- Commodity whitefish importers buying to a fixed ounce grading
- Private label retail programmes needing IVP portions
- Value added processors making breaded or marinated products
- Foodservice distributors in the USA, EU and Middle East
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Suppliers who offer only one skinning or trimming grade and cannot match an existing spec
- Markets that require non CO treated product while a supplier runs CO only
- Inconsistent ounce grading that breaks yield planning
- Fishy or earthy off notes from poorly managed pond water
- Single species suppliers who cannot fill a container when tilapia volume alone is short
Technical Features
- Skinless and boneless, PBO pin boned only, normal or deep skinned, normal or well trimmed
- CO treated for colour retention or non CO treated for natural presentation
- IQF processing at 100% net weight on whole and GS grades
- IVP individual vacuum pack or bulk pack at 10kg per carton
- Flower cut and slice options for hotpot and Asian foodservice
Full Specification Table
Every figure below comes from our own production specification. Anything not listed is available on request.
| Species | Oreochromis niloticus |
|---|---|
| Origin | Zhuhai, China; factory code 4404/02003 |
| Farming Method | Controlled freshwater aquaculture |
| Fillet Grades | Skinless and boneless, PBO, normal or deep skinned, normal or well trimmed, CO or non CO treated |
| Fillet Sizes | 3-5oz, 5-7oz, 7-9oz, 9-11oz |
| GS Sizes | 250-350g, 350-550g, 550-750g, 750g and above |
| Whole Round Sizes | 200-300g, 300-500g, 500-800g, 800g and above |
| Processing | IQF individually quick frozen, 100% net weight |
| Packing | IVP 10kg per carton, or bulk 10kg per carton, or IWP plus bulk |
| Storage Temperature | -18 C or below |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Certifications | HACCP, ISO, BAP |
| Export Markets | USA, EU, Middle East and other global markets |
Materials
- Farm raised Oreochromis niloticus from controlled freshwater ponds in Zhuhai
- Food grade vacuum film and 10kg 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 ponds
- Reception and size grading
- Gutting and scaling or filleting
- Skinning to normal or deep skinned grade
- Pin bone removal and trimming
- CO treatment where ordered
- IQF freezing
- IVP or bulk packing at 10kg per carton
- Cold storage at -18 C
Customization Options
- Flexible sizing across fillet, GS and whole round grades
- Private label packaging
- CO or non CO treatment to market requirement
- IVP retail portions or bulk foodservice packs
- Mixed container loading with seabass, barramundi, red drum fish or brown croaker
Use Guide
- Store at -18 C or below and do not refreeze after thawing
- Thaw under refrigeration and drain before cooking
- CO treated fillets keep colour longer in a retail display case
- PBO grades suit kitchens that prefer natural texture over full trimming
- 3-5oz suits children and value menus, 7-9oz suits standard plated service
How It Compares With Other Options
| Red tilapia | Red tilapia carries a red skin that supports whole fish retail display, while nile tilapia is the standard white fleshed fillet commodity |
|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Catfish has a softer flake and lower price, while tilapia holds firmer during frying and breading |
| Barramundi fillet | Tilapia is the lower cost volume option, while barramundi supports a premium retail price point |
More Views of This Product
Photographs taken on our own line and at our own farms in Zhuhai.
Frozen Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) FAQ
What fillet grades do you supply
Skinless and boneless, PBO pin boned only, normal or deep skinned, normal or well trimmed, and both CO treated and non CO treated.
What sizes are available
Fillets at 3-5oz, 5-7oz, 7-9oz and 9-11oz; GS at 250-350g up to 750g and above; whole round at 200-300g up to 800g and above.
How is the product packed
IVP at 10kg per carton for retail ready portions, or bulk at 10kg per carton for foodservice, or IWP plus bulk.
Which markets do you export tilapia to
The USA, EU, Middle East and other global markets.
Are your facilities certified
Processing follows HACCP, ISO and BAP standards at factory code 4404/02003.
Can you supply private label packaging
Yes. Flexible sizes and private label packaging are available.
Is the product 100% net weight
Yes. IQF whole round and GS grades are processed at 100% net weight.
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