Product Attributes
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Scientific Name
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Product State
Fresh or frozen whole Silver Carp, or fillets
Grade
A
Origin
Freshwater rivers, ponds, and marshes of Bangladesh
Country of Origin
Bangladesh
Harvest Season
Year-round, with peak season from June to September
Appearance
Deep-bodied, laterally compressed, with a silvery color (often with a greenish hue on the back). Eyes are situated unusually low and project downwards. Has a sharp, scaleless keel along the belly. Scales are minute, and the head is scaleless.
Taste Profile
Mild taste with white meat and a soft, tender texture. Flavor is generally neutral, often taking on the characteristics of the water quality.
Average Weight
300–800 grams per fish (fillets typically 100–300 grams each)
Shelf Life
2–3 days fresh at refrigeration temperatures, up to 6 months frozen
Storage Condition
0–4°C for fresh, -18°C or lower for frozen
Leadtime
5–7 working days after order confirmation
Our Honest Product review
- Ecological Efficiency: The Silver Carp is highly valued for its eco-friendly farming advantage; since it feeds low on the food chain (phytoplankton), it does not require expensive, high-protein feed derived from other wild fish.
- The Jumping Hazard (Non-Culinary Note): This fish is famous for its dangerous habit of leaping acrobatically out of the water when startled by boat noise, posing a physical hazard to boaters in areas where it has been introduced (e.g., North America).
- Flavor and Texture: While high in protein and nutrients, its flesh is often characterized as being relatively soft and bland. However, its flavor and quality can be significantly improved by short-term stocking in clean, natural water before harvest, making the stocked product superior to regular pond-farmed fish.
- Invasive Species Status: In some regions where it has been introduced (like the United States), it is classified as an invasive species due to its intense competition with native fish for plankton.
Usage
- Aquaculture and Polyculture: Widely cultured (second highest production by weight globally) and is a vital component of polyculture systems, where its surface-feeding habit cleans the water and prevents algae blooms.
- Water Quality Control: Introduced worldwide as a biological agent to control noxious blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) growth in eutrophic water bodies, sometimes more valued for this role than its food value.
- Food Security: Serves as a major source of affordable protein globally, particularly in China and South Asia.
- Processed Products: Suitable for direct consumption and processing into various seafood products due to its soft texture and white meat.
Certification
Complimentary Product Certificates
- Certificate of Origin
Product Certificates available on request
- Veterinary Or Health Certificate
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: 500 kg
- Shipping Options: Sea Freight (preferred), Air Freight for quick orders.