http://seafoodindian.com/marineProducts From Seafoodindian.comen-usFri, 28 Mar 2006 04:00:00 GMTFri, 28 Mar 2006 04:00:00 GMThttp://seafoodindian.com/marine/productrss.phpAA-RSS GEN 2.0 webmaster@seafoodindian.comwebmaster@seafoodindian.com http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=1 This is the largest commercially available shrimp and is one of most popular varieties of shrimps on the Asian, American and European market. They get their name from the dark bands encircle their shells which turn bright red on cooking and retains its color for several days when refrigerated after cooking. They are sold in Headon, Headless and Peeled forms. They are extensively farmed in India and also are abundantly caught from wild along Indian coast. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=2 This is the most important Indian commercial species, especially for the inshore fisheries and for rice field culture in Kerala. The Indian white varies in color from almost transparently colorless to bright yellow .It is a good quality, good flavored shrimp, popular with importers in Japan, Western Europe and the U.S.A. It grows to a size of 20-23 cm in length. They are sold in Headon, Headless and Peeled forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=3 Known as Indian brown shrimp. These medium sized rich flavored prawns constitute about 10% of marine prawns caught in India. It is a firm, good tasting shrimp, versatile in use and grows to 18 cm in length. They are sold in headless and Peeled forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=4 These medium sized rich flavored prawns constitute about 10% of marine prawns caught in India. It is a firm, good tasting shrimp, versatile in use and grows to 18 cm in length. They are sold in headless and Peeled forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=5 Known as poovalan and contributes about 35% of marine landings of India. They are sold in headless and Peeled forms http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=6 These medium size shrimps grows to 19 cm and are commonly used in salad shrimps.They are sold in headless and Peeled forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=7 Famous giant freshwater prawn, this shrimp has a fine delicate flavor and commands good market price in local markets as well as in foreign trade in both developing as well as in developed countries of the world. They are sold in Headon, Headless and Peeled forms http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=9 Small sized shrimps with firm texture and good flavour. They are mostly sold as salad shrimps in peeled form. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=10 Occurs all along Indian coast and with their sweet nutty flavour makes an excellent eating. It grows to about 18 cm across carapace. They are sold in whole and cut forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=11 They are caught all along the Indian coast and grow to 15cm across carapace. They are sold in whole and cut forms and are considered delicacy like blue swimming crab. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=12 This is a swimming crab with comparatively large size and soft shell. Grows to about 15 cm across carapace and is sold in whole and cut crab forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=13 Renowned as an esteemed delicacy, the rock lobsters are of high commercial value. Other species in abundance are P. ornatus and P. versicolor. Rock lobsters have mild and sweet flavor and firm texture. They are mostly sold in whole raw and cooked forms. Grows to size of about 30 cm size. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=14 Highly prized, popular food species. The tail flesh is drier & stronger taste than that of lobsters. These small crustaceans are characterized by their wide, flat tail. Cooked meat is white and has a bland flavor and firm texture. They are sold in whole forms. Grows to about 25 cm. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=15 Known from depths between 180 and 1300m of Indian coast, most common between 180 and 300m. The deep sea lobster grows to 20 cm in length and is sold as whole and tail forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=16 This is the most common squid throughout the Indian Coast and are known for its delicate, mild flavor which has made it a premium choice for seafood meals. Since 80% of the squid is edible, it is sold whole, cleaned, tubes and tentacles, tubes only, rings and tentacles, rings etc. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=17 This species is landed along south Indian coasts in moderate quantity though seasonal. It has a firm, chewy texture and mild flavour and is suitable for tubes and tentacles, tubes only, rings and tentacles, rings etc. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=18 Most common cuttlefish in India and the species grow to large sizes of about 50 cm of mantle length. Its cooked meat is white with a sweet flavor and is tender in texture. They are sold in whole, cleaned, fillet forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=19 India is exporting over 50,000 tonnes of octopus to Europe annually. They are normally sold in Whole and gutted forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=20 This is one of the most important commercially important food fishes of India and is in strong demand in local markets. Exported in whole and headless form to European markets mainly for canning.It grows to 20 cm maximum in size. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=21 This is one of important food fishes and has strong demand in local markets of India. The bulk of the landings is from Western coast of India .It has firm, dark,fatty and is rich with a strong, sweet flavor.The fish grows to about 16-25 cm in length and is sold mainly in whole form. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=22 One of the best table fishes from India. Silver pomfret grows to a size of 60 cm but commonly to 30 cm. Normally sold as whole. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=23 This is a popular food fish that grows to a maximum size of 45 cm. Commonly sold as whole fish. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=24 Largest among the Scomberomorus species reaching 220 cm in length. This high-valued fishes are also known as King fish when large and sold is gutted form and steaks. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=25 This medium-sized fishes are esteemed as good demand food fish. Along with Scomberomorus lineolatus, they form a major constituent of Seer fish fishery in India.Usual commercial size is 40-60 cm. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=26 They are smallest among tuna and are esteemed as food fish though it has dark meat. Common size is 40-60 cm and is sold in headon form. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=27 This is most popular species among Indian tuna and is widely used by canning industry. Its meat tends to have a to very light yellow/brown color on cooking and is firm in texture and mild in flavor. The fish grow up to 195 cm in length. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=28 This is most common species of tuna in India in abundance and known to be a dolphin-safe species as dolphins do not swim with them. The fish has somewhat darker meat and has relatively tender texture. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=29 Most red snappers are prized in both local and overseas market for its firm versatile flesh. They are sold in whole and fillet forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=30 Emperors are superior table fishes and has moist, firm and flavoursome flesh. They are sold in Whole, gutted and fillet forms. Commercial sizes are 40-60 cm. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=33 Popular for their low oiliness and juicy, thick flakes, reefcods are good when fried, barbecued or steamed as fillets or steaks.The species grow to 46 cm and are sold in whole, gutted and fillet forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=35 They are common along North West Coast of India and common size reported is 23 cm http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=36 These Sciaenids are fairly common along North West coast of India.Usual size is 15-20 cm http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=37 They are abundantly caught croaker along west coast of India. The croakers are sold in whole and pan ready forms. It grows to maximum size of 30cm. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=38 They are known for their similarity to cod with a mild flavor and white flaky texture. Stays moist when cooked. Grows to above 120 cm and forms important part of trawl landing from NW coast of India. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=39 This is a major species among sciaenids with excellent flesh and is esteemed as a good quality eating fish. Normally sold as whole, headless and fillets. They grow to about 120cm in length. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=40 Seasonal fish which grows to about 50 cm. With their firm flesh and good flavour, queenfishes lend themselves to a wide range of cooking methods including grilling, poaching, shallow frying and baking. They are sold mainly as whole. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=41 They are commonly caught in Indian Trawl grounds. Grows to 70 cm and usual size is about 45 cm. The fish has a delicate mild-medium flavour, low oiliness and moist, firm, flesh with large flakes and few bones, which are easily removed. Mainly sold in whole and fillet forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=42 Fished commercially in substantial quantities in India. The fish grows to a size of 120 cm. They are known to be exceptionally versatile fish, having firm, white meat and a delicate flavor. They are sold normally in whole and gutted form. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=44 Though the appearance inhibits some people from eating them, they are considered delicacy in many countries. Eels are sold mainly in whole and gutted form after removing the swim bladder. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=45 One of valued food fish though caught in moderate quantity in India. Usual size is 15-20 cm. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=46 http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=47 Fished commercially in moderate quantities. The fish grows to 180cm. Its meat is firm, with a large flake and moderate fat content and is normally sold in whole form. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=48 Flatfish are common in India and forms an important fishery along Indian coast. Large-scale tongue sole and Malabar tongue sole are important species among them. They grow to 50 cm in length and are sole mainly in whole form. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=59 Known by the trade name Whelk, These Sea snails are considered delicacy in Japan and Far East Asian countries.They are sold in Whole and meat forms. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=50 They occur large shoals and form part of pelagic fishery with moderate quantity. With flesh of excellent flavour, it is utilized mainly in whole and headless forms. It grows to a size of 15cm. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=51 Hilsa is a popular fish caught from northwest and northeast coast of India. Though the fish is bony, it is a delicacy of Bengali Cuisine. It grows to 50cm and is sold in whole form. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=52 This is of major importance to fisheries although seasonal. Large numbers are caught regularly every year. Its meat is excellent to eat and is sold as whole and Headless. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=53 Occurs along Indian coast. It grows to about 80 cm and common size is 15-25 cm. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=54 Widely caught from coasts of India and its meat is exported to Far east and Middle east countries. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=55 Widely caught from coasts of India and its meat is exported to Far east and Middle east countries. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=56 Mussels are caught along both the coasts of India and is also farmed. They are sold as meat and half shell. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=57 This is one of most important marine prawn from India and is used as salad shrimps. Usual size is 6-12 cm and form significant fishery in May to Jun and Sept to Oct. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=60 Moderately landed along east coast of India. The flesh has red bands and its delicate sweet flavor is highly regarded. Mostly sold in Head On, headless and peeled forms.Usual size in commercial catch is 13-15 cm. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=61 This Deep sea Shrimps are caught from west Coast of India. Common size range is between 9 and 19 cm and are sold in peeled form. http://seafoodindian.com/marine/proddisplay.php?id=62 Occurs in brackish waters if Indian Coast.Males grow to 14.7cm across carapace and females to about 13cm. Mainly exported Live.