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Ribbon Fish — Bulk Export from India

TBAISA exports premium frozen sea-caught Ribbon Fish (Trichiurus lepturus / Hairtail) landed along the prolific western continental shelf of Gujarat (Veraval, Porbandar) and Maharashtra (Mumbai). Known for its distinctive shiny silver skin, firm white meat, low oiliness, and delicate sweet flavor. Cleaned with chilled seawater, blast frozen at -40°C, and packed in uniform blocks for East Asian and African seafood markets.

Quality Specifications & Parameters

Freezing Method	Blast Frozen at -40°C, packed in 10kg / 20kg blocks
Appearance	Intact shiny metallic silver skin, bright clear eyes, firm belly
Glaze	5% to 10% Protective Ice Glaze
TVBN (Freshness Index)	< 20 mg/100g (Super fresh landing)
Histamine Level	Non-detectable / Compliant with international standards
Storage Temperature	Continuous Deep Frozen at -18°C

Packaging & Export Logistics

10 kg / 20 kg Master Corrugated Export Cartons containing 1 x 10kg or 2 x 10kg Blast Frozen Blocks with inner poly sheets
Plain master export cartons or buyer-branded cartons
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 x 40ft High Cube Reefer Container (Approx. 27 to 28 Metric Tons)
Container Loadability: 40ft HC Reefer: approx. 27,000 kg to 28,000 kg net weight
Storage Conditions: Deep frozen storage at -18°C or colder throughout maritime voyage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Indian Ribbon Fish in high demand across China and South Korea?

The Arabian Sea waters off Gujarat provide ideal salinity and feeding grounds, resulting in Ribbon Fish (Beltfish / Hairtail) with thick back meat, radiant silver skin, and sweet flavor prized in traditional East Asian home and restaurant dining.

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