Frozen Largemouth Bass (California Bass)
Farm raised largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides. Whole round scaled and gutted or boneless fillets, IQF vacuum packed, 10kg carton, HACCP ISO FDA BRC.
What This Product Is
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), known in international trade as California bass, is a freshwater species with firm white flesh and a mild buttery flavour. It is cultivated in clean monitored freshwater ponds, which is what removes the earthy note that open water bass can carry, and it works equally well in high end Asian steaming recipes and Western grilling menus.
- HACCP
- ISO
- FDA
- BRC certified factory
Why Buyers Choose This Product
Clean taste with no earthy note thanks to monitored freshwater pond culture
Firm white flesh and mild buttery flavour that suits both steaming and grilling
IQF and vacuum packing lock in texture moisture and nutritional value
Processed under HACCP, ISO and FDA standards with full farm to container traceability
Available whole round scaled and gutted or as premium boneless fillets
Application Scenarios
- High end Asian restaurant steamed whole fish service
- Western grilling and pan searing menus
- Premium frozen retail whole fish packs
- Hotel and banquet catering
- Private label vacuum packed portions
Who It Is For
- Importers serving Chinese and Asian restaurant groups
- Premium retail buyers listing whole freshwater fish
- Foodservice distributors with a grilled fish menu line
- Private label brands needing vacuum packed portions
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Earthy or muddy off flavours in bass from uncontrolled open water farming
- Bone complaints when only whole fish grades are available
- Texture and moisture loss from slow freezing
- Missing pre-shipment verification when a retail buyer requires inspection evidence
- Custom portion sizing that small plants cannot run
Technical Features
- Whole round scaled and gutted, GGS, and boneless fillets
- IQF individual quick freezing with vacuum packing
- Vacuum bag and master carton at 10kg per carton
- Farm raised in clean monitored freshwater ponds
- 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.
| Common Name | Largemouth bass / California bass |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micropterus salmoides |
| Origin | China, EU plant code 4404/02003 |
| Farming Method | Farm raised in clean freshwater ponds |
| Freezing Method | IQF individually quick frozen, vacuum packed |
| Product Forms | Whole round scaled and gutted, GGS, fillets |
| Size Range | 300-500g, 500-800g, 800g and above, customizable |
| Taste | Mild firm textured white flesh |
| Packaging | Vacuum pack, 10kg per carton, private label available |
| Storage Temperature | -18 C or below |
| Shelf Life | 18 to 24 months |
| Certifications | HACCP, ISO, FDA, BRC certified factory |
| MOQ | 1 x 20ft FCL |
Materials
- Farm raised Micropterus salmoides from clean monitored freshwater ponds
- Food grade vacuum bag and master carton
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 monitored freshwater ponds
- Reception and size grading
- Scaling and gutting or filleting
- IQF freezing
- Vacuum packing
- Packing at 10kg per master carton
- Pre-shipment inspection
- Cold storage at -18 C
Customization Options
- Custom cuts and specific portion sizes to match market standards
- Whole round or boneless fillet
- Vacuum pack and private label
- Mixed container loading with other species
Use Guide
- Store at -18 C or below and do not refreeze after thawing
- Thaw under refrigeration in the vacuum bag
- Whole round scaled and gutted fish of 500 to 800g suits steaming for two
- Fillets suit pan frying and grilling
- Score the skin before steaming for even heat penetration
How It Compares With Other Options
| Seabass | Largemouth bass is a freshwater species with a buttery mild flavour, while seabass is brackish water farmed with a finer flake |
|---|---|
| Snakehead fish | Snakehead is leaner and firmer for sour soup, while largemouth bass is softer and preferred for steaming whole |
| Tilapia | Largemouth bass sits at a premium price point with a cleaner taste, while tilapia is the volume commodity option |
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Photographs taken on our own line and at our own farms in Zhuhai.
Frozen Largemouth Bass (California Bass) FAQ
What forms of largemouth bass do you supply
Whole round scaled and gutted and premium fillets. Custom cuts or specific portion sizes are available on request to meet your market standards.
How do you ensure product quality
The fish are farm raised in controlled freshwater environments and processed under strict HACCP and ISO standards. We provide pre-shipment inspection reports and photos and welcome third party inspection such as SGS.
What is your minimum order quantity
Standard MOQ is 1 x 20ft FCL.
What size range is available
300-500g, 500-800g and 800g and above, and sizes can be customized.
How is the product packed
Vacuum packed at 10kg per carton, with private label available.
What is the shelf life
18 to 24 months when stored at -18 C or below.
Why is it called California bass
Largemouth bass is widely recognised in international trade under the name California bass.
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