Product Attributes
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Scientific Name
Cirrhinus cirrhosus
Product State
Fresh, Whole Fish / Steaks
Grade
A
Origin
ponds or river in Bangladesh
Country of Origin
Bangladesh
Harvest Season
Year Round
Appearance
Body is elongated and streamlined. Color is typically dark grayish/greenish on the back, silvery on the sides and belly. Has large, cycloid scales and a single pair of short rostral barbels near the blunt snout.
Taste Profile
Highly palatable and tasty. The flesh is generally well-liked by consumers, though often considered slightly less fatty and flavorful than Rohu.
Average Weight
500-1000 Grams
Shelf Life
Highly susceptible to spoilage (acceptability often lasts only $\approx 15\text{ hours}$ at room temperature after harvest); requires continuous chilling.
Storage Condition
Marketed fresh, transported on crushed ice at a ratio of 1:1 fish:ice.
Leadtime
5-7 Days Working Days
Our Honest Product review
- Ecological Necessity: Mrigal's role as a bottom-feeding scavenger is its main ecological and economic contribution to aquaculture, ensuring that polyculture ponds are biologically efficient and sustainable.
- Farmer Preference (Low): Among the three IMCs, Mrigal is often the least preferred species by farmers because it requires complete pond draining for harvest (unlike Rohu/Catla, which can be partially netted), and its slower growth rate than Catla makes its culture less profitable in the short term.
- Conservation Importance: Due to the near loss of its wild population, successful induced breeding in hatcheries is entirely responsible for sustaining this species in the market, highlighting the success of aquaculture conservation efforts.
- Consumption Note: All IMCs have small bones, requiring careful consumption. However, the flesh is highly nutritious, with a protein profile that complements cereal-based diets..
Usage
- Aquaculture (Bottom Feeder): The essential "cleaning crew" in IMC polyculture (stocked at $\approx 15\%–30\%$ of total species). It utilizes the unused resources at the bottom of the pond, reducing water pollution and increasing the overall quality and yield of the pond.
- Traditional Cuisine: A popular food fish, especially in freshwater-consuming communities, prepared in curries, fries, and other traditional dishes.
- Value-Added Products: Roe (fish eggs), which are often underutilized, can be processed into high-protein concentrates for food supplements.
- Sewage-Fed Culture: Historically and currently used successfully in sewage-fed carp culture systems (West Bengal, India) due to its detritivorous feeding habit.
Certification
Complimentary Product Certificates
- Certificate of Origin
Product Certificates available on request
- Veterinary Or Health Cetificate
Packaging & Shipping
Packaging Options
- Available in bulk (5kg, 10kg) or smaller consumer-sized packaging (500g, 1kg, 2kg)
- Vacuum-sealed or individually packed for better preservation
- Custom packaging and labeling available on request
Shipping & Export Info
- Minimum Order Quantity: 1000 kg
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Shipping Options: Sea Freight (preferred), Air Freight for quick orders