WHY FROZEN SEAFOOD?


COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

A common misconception is that frozen seafood doesn’t taste as fresh as “fresh” fish. From our firsthand experience importing fresh products in the past, we realized that the process to offer real quality fresh seafood is very delicate and not as efficient as we wanted, but through decades of experience and exhaustive research we realized there was a way to avoid all the downsides and offer higher quality products: Flash-Freezing!

Different from regular freezing that takes a couple hours to gradually lower the temperature until reaching the freezing point, during Flash-Freezing the product is frozen within minutes. This technique prevents ice crystals forming in the cells, which can damage the cell structures and reduce their chances of being functional when it is thawed.

NETUNO’S FLASH FROZEN VS FRESH

From ocean to table, the decomposition process immediately starts at sea and won’t stop until the product is either frozen or cooked. To delay this process as much as possible, seafood is put on ice after being caught and/or processed (cleaned, filleted) and stays on ice the entire time it is transported before arriving to your hands. This entire process can take days or even weeks for market “Fresh” Fish.

Flash-Freezing preserves the cells integrity when the product is at its freshest point and ensures a much smoother thawing process that, if done right, will maintain the quality and nutritional value of the product from the moment it was frozen.

At kingofbranzino, we flash-freeze our products in specialized factories immediately after arriving from the coastlines, like you can see here with our Red Snappers. Some products, like our whole lobsters, are frozen on board. Our flash-frozen products ensure maximum freshness preservation and will keep that way until you’re ready to use it. We offer some tips below for working with frozen seafood to help you get the best flavor and texture from your frozen seafood products.

DO’S

  • Do keep products frozen until you are ready to use them.
  • Do remove from bag and defrost under refrigeration for 4-6 hours or until fully thawed.
  • Do pat dry with a paper towel before use.

DONT’S

  • Don’t leaving soaking in water.
  • Don’t thaw in the bag. It will soak in its own moisture.
  • Don’t refreeze. The cold chain breaks down when thawing and decomposition resumes. The integrity of the quality diminishes the second time around.
AKA
Branzino, Branzini/Dicentrarchus labrax
Origin
Turkey
Sustainability & Safety
Certified Sustainable by ASC, BAP & GlobalG.A.P. Processed in a BRC & HACCP Certified Facility.
Allergens
Contains Fish
Ingredients
Sea Bass
Sea Bass
Farm Raised
Processed
Whole, Gilled, Gutted, Scaled
Pack
Individually Bagged
Flavor Profile
Medium
Texture Profile
Medium
Suggested Cooking Methods
Baking | Broiling | Ceviche | Flat Top | Frying | Grilling | Papillote | Sashimi | Sautee | Soups
Seasonality
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
Storage
Keep Frozen at -18C or Colder | Shelf Life: 24 months
Box Dimensions
L 12" x W 15.4" x H 4" | Ti x Hi: 9x16
Thawing Instructions
Important: Keep frozen until ready to use. Remove from sealed bag and defrost under refrigeration a minimum of 4-6 hours or until fully thawed. DO NOT leave soaking in water, it will affect flavor and texture of fish. Alternatively, run sealed bag under water and remove from bag immediately once thawed.
Thawed Storing Tips
Keep Refrigerated, use within 24 hours for best results.
Netuno Item# Size Avg. Number of Portions per Master Case Master Case Size
101840
3/4-1lb
12
10LB -20LB
101841
1-1.5lb
8
10LB – 20 LB