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GENYPTERUS BLACODES

Hokarari

Lengths available
80-120cm
Weights available
4-10kg
Up to 20kg

Very white, very firm, densely textured flesh that holds its shape well on cooking. Moist and succulent, ideal poaching fish, and a favorite smoked.

Belongs to the Ophidiidae family (cusk eels). Caught by longline and trawl mainly off the southern South Island coast and on the Campbell Plateau at depths between 300 and 500 metres. Very popular species in Hong Kong, Korea and Asian markets.

Nutritional Information

Energy 362kj
Protein 19.7g
Total Fat 0.8g
Sodium 142mg

Catch methods


Trawl


Longline

Where we’re fishing

Seasonal Availability

Product Specifications


Chilled

 

Fillets:

Skinless/boneless. Run of catch.

Whole fish:

Whole fish packed on a per piece count basis. 16kg (35.27lbs) per poly box.

Headed and gutted (HGU):

Dressed on a per piece count basis 16kg (35.27lbs) per poly box.

Keep well chilled 0°C (32°F).

Product received should be in head and gutted state then fillets removed to retain quality and shelf life.


Frozen

   

Skinless/boneless:

Shatter pack 10kg (22.04lbs) per carton.

Best stored at -18°C (0°F) in supplied strapped cartons to avoid freezer burn/dehydration.

Recommend cooking from frozen/semi frozen or thawed.

Grades Available

0-500g

500g-1kg

1-2kg

2-3kg

3kg+

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