Cobia, a large fish with rich, firm white meat suited to fillets and steaks.
| Category | Fish |
|---|---|
| Origin | India |
| Available Form | Whole Round, Gutted, Fillets |
| Seasonality | All year round |
| 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 |
Cobia, a large fish with rich, firm white meat suited to fillets and steaks.
In Indian waters it is found mainly along the Tamil Nadu and Kerala coasts. It is usually caught by gill net, trawl net and hand lines.
Foods King India sources black king fish (cobia) 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, Gutted, Fillets.
| Scientific Name | Rachycentron canadum |
|---|---|
| Areas of Abundance | Tamil Nadu and Kerala coasts |
| Peak Season | All year round |
| Distribution | East and west coasts of India |
| Catching Method | Gill net, trawl net and hand lines |
| Freezing | Block frozen / IQF |
| Grading | Size-graded as per buyer specification |
| Glazing | As per buyer requirement |
| French Name | Cobia |
| Japanese Name | Sugi |
Other cuts, sizes and forms can be discussed based on availability.
Block frozen or IQF, packed in poly bags inside export-grade master cartons. Carton size, net weight, glazing and labelling as per buyer specification.
Export availability: Available for export on enquiry
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