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POMFRET FISH
Pomfret is the common name for fish in the family Stromateidae. These are flat-bodied, silvery-colored marine fish that are popular in culinary traditions across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of the Americas.
White Pomfret Fish
Scientific Name: Pampus argenteus
Common Names:
- White Pomfret
- Silver Pomfret
- Bawal Putih (Indonesia & Malaysia)
- Zubaidi (Middle East)
- Pompano (sometimes confused, but different species)
Biological Description:
- Family: Stromateidae
- Shape: Deep-bodied, flattened, and disc-like
- Color: Silvery white, with a metallic sheen
- Size: Usually 200–500 grams, can grow up to 1 kg
- Habitat: Coastal waters of the Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, including the South China Sea, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea
Export Considerations
- Whole Round (fresh/chilled or frozen)
- Gutted & Cleaned (head-on or headless)
- IQF (Individually Quick Frozen)
- Vacuum Packed Fillet (less common due to body shape)
- Live Export (for high-end markets like China or Hong Kong)
Grading & Sizing (usually by weight):
- Small: 100–200g
- Medium: 200–400g
- Large: 400–600g
- Extra Large: 600g and above
Packaging & Handling:
- Use food-grade vacuum sealing or HDPE-lined boxes.
- Temperature control: -18°C or below for frozen export.
- Labeling as per destination country regulation (species name, origin, date of catch/processing, lot number).
