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Squid & Cuttlefish — Bulk Export from India

TBAISA exports premium sea-caught Indian Squid (Loligo / Indian Squid - Uroteuthis duvaucelii) and Pharaoh Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) landed along the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal coasts. Harvested by specialized squid jigging and trawling, washed, skin-off or skin-on, gutted, and blast frozen. Available in whole round, whole cleaned (tube + tentacle + wings), clean tubes, calamari rings, and cuttlefish fillets with brilliant white, tender, sweet flesh.

Quality Specifications & Parameters

Freezing Method	Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) in rider bags or Semi-Contact Blast Block
Skin & Color	Skinless pure snow-white tubes or natural reddish-purple skin-on
Texture	Firm, tender, sweet flavor without rubbery toughness
Glaze Percentage	0% Net Weight, 5%, 10%, or 20% (as per buyer specification)
Storage Temperature	Deep Frozen at -18°C or colder

Packaging & Export Logistics

1 kg IQF Printed Polybags with Header / Zipper (10 bags per master carton = 10 kg)
10 kg / 12 kg Master Cartons containing 1kg x 10 or 2 x 5kg / 6 x 2kg Blocks
Private-label retail carton packing for supermarket brands
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 x 40ft High Cube Reefer Container (Approx. 24 to 26 Metric Tons)
Container Loadability: 40ft HC Reefer: approx. 24,000 kg to 26,000 kg net weight
Storage Conditions: Deep frozen storage at -18°C throughout transport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indian squid species is preferred for European calamari dishes?

Indian squid (Loligo duvaucelii) is globally famous for its tender, thin-walled, sweet flesh that does not turn tough or rubbery when flash-fried or grilled, making it the top choice for Mediterranean tapas and calamari fritti.

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