Yellow Fin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
Yellowfin tuna from Indian waters, supplied whole or as loins and steaks for processing and food-service.
- Origin: India
- Form: Whole Round, Gilled & Gutted, Loins, Steaks
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Big Eye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
Bigeye tuna, a deep-bodied oceanic tuna valued for its high fat content and deep red meat.
| Category | Tuna |
|---|---|
| Origin | Lakshadweep and south-west coast of India |
| Available Form | Whole Round, Gilled & Gutted, Loins |
| Seasonality | Throughout the year, particularly October to January |
| Packaging | Block frozen or IQF, packed in poly bags inside export-grade master cartons. Carton size,... |
| Minimum Order | On request |
| Export Availability | Available for export on enquiry |
Product Overview
Bigeye tuna, a deep-bodied oceanic tuna valued for its high fat content and deep red meat.
In Indian waters it is found mainly along the Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, Vizhinjam and Ratnagiri coasts. It is usually caught by long line.
Foods King India sources big eye tuna through verified processors, with our team supervising grading, freezing and packing to the buyer’s specification and inspecting every lot before loading. Available forms: Whole Round, Gilled & Gutted, Loins.
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Thunnus obesus |
|---|---|
| Areas of Abundance | Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, Vizhinjam and Ratnagiri coasts |
| Peak Season | Throughout the year, particularly October to January |
| Distribution | South-west and east coasts of India and Lakshadweep |
| Catching Method | Long line |
| Freezing | Block frozen / IQF |
| Grading | Size-graded as per buyer specification |
| Glazing | As per buyer requirement |
| French Name | Thon obèse |
| Spanish Name | Patudo |
| Japanese Name | Mebachi maguro |
Available Forms
Whole Round
Gilled & Gutted
Loins
Other cuts, sizes and forms can be discussed based on availability.
Packaging
Block frozen or IQF, packed in poly bags inside export-grade master cartons. Carton size, net weight, glazing and labelling as per buyer specification.
Quality Control
- Raw material checked for freshness at landing and receiving
- Size grading and weight checks against the agreed specification
- Hygiene monitoring during processing and packing
- Pre-shipment inspection with photo report before loading
Export & Logistics
- Shipped frozen at –18 °C or below in reefer containers
- Export documentation coordinated for the destination country
- Container loading supervised and documented
- Shipment tracking updates shared until arrival
Export availability: Available for export on enquiry
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