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Khan Fresh Persian Gulf Red Snapper

Wild Persian Gulf Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus / Lutjanus malabaricus), famed for its vibrant crimson skin, delicate sweet white flesh, and versatile culinary performance.

Country of Origin
Iran
Shelf Life
۵ روز تازه در دمای یخ / ۱۲ ماه در دمای منفی ۱۸ درجه سانتی‌گراد
Packing
یخدان فوم یونولیت فودگرید عایق حرارت با یخ پولکی بهداشتی
Unit
Kilogram
Storage
زنجیره سرد یخ صفر تا ۲ درجه سانتی‌گراد یا انجماد صنعتی منفی ۱۸ درجه
Certifications
ISO 22000 HACCP Halal Veterinary Health Certificate
Mahikhan Seafood Processing and Trading Co.
Manufacturer
Mahikhan Seafood Processing and Trading Co.
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Specifications & Details

Product Description

Sourced from the pristine rocky reefs and coralline shelves of the Persian Gulf, Khan Red Snapper (Lutjanus spp.) stands as an elite culinary prize across Middle Eastern and international gastronomy. Known for its distinct rose-crimson skin and succulent, mild-sweet white flesh, it produces large tender flakes upon cooking. Free of oily or muddy taints, this wild snapper is graded for size, pre-chilled in slurry ice, and shipped under strict cold-chain enforcement to maintain premium restaurant standards.

Technical Specs

Scientific Taxonomy
Lutjanus campechanus / malabaricus (Red Snapper)
Natural Habitat
Coral reefs & rocky seabed, Persian Gulf
Skin & Meat Color
Crimson rose skin, snowy white flaky meat
Presentation
Whole round or gutted in insulated foam box
Weight Range
1.0 to 4.0 kg per fish
HS Code
030289
Country of Origin
Iran (Bushehr)

Packaging & Storage

Packaging
یخدان فوم یونولیت فودگرید عایق حرارت با یخ پولکی بهداشتی
Min. Order
10 Kilogram
Shelf Life
۵ روز تازه در دمای یخ / ۱۲ ماه در دمای منفی ۱۸ درجه سانتی‌گراد
Storage
زنجیره سرد یخ صفر تا ۲ درجه سانتی‌گراد یا انجماد صنعتی منفی ۱۸ درجه
Country of Origin
Iran
HS Code
030289

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Red Snapper exhibits delicate yet firm white flakes that stay succulent upon heating. Sourced from crustacean-rich reef waters, it possesses an inherently mild, sweet flavor profile without the assertive oily fishiness of pelagic species.

Given its balanced fat profile, Red Snapper excels in traditional herb stews (Ghalieh Mahi), whole-fish salt-crust baking, skin-on pan roasting, and charcoal grilling without falling apart on grates.

Genuine Persian Gulf Red Snapper features a uniform rosy crimson tone without prominent dark blotches, sharp canine teeth, a streamlined snout, and ruby-tinted clear irises. Meat remains immaculate porcelain white.

Due to its broad cranial structure and firm ribcage, yielding skinless, boneless fillets results in a 45% to 50% reduction. Skin-on scaled fillets retain greater yield, reducing loss to 35% to 40%.

Catches are eviscerated, chilled to near 0°C, and sealed into airline-approved EPS containers with food-grade gel packs and flake ice, maintaining cargo core temperatures under 2°C throughout the transit window.

Mahikhan fulfills bulk export consignments with export-compliant palletization, GCC-approved veterinary health clearances, and full shipping documentation under FOB Bushehr or CIF Dubai terms with strict size grading.

Every 100g of Red Snapper provides over 20g of pure digestible protein at roughly 100 kcal, alongside over 60% of the Daily Value for selenium and abundant phosphorus, vital for thyroid function and cellular immunity.

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