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Khan Whole Fresh King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Premium wild-caught whole King Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) from the Persian Gulf, featuring firm, nutrient-dense white flesh ideal for roasting and steaks.

Country of Origin
Iran
Shelf Life
۵ روز تازه در دمای یخ / ۱۲ ماه در دمای منفی ۱۸ درجه سانتی‌گراد
Packing
Standard EPS foam ice chest with food-grade flake ice
Unit
Kilogram
Storage
زنجیره سرد یخ صفر تا ۲ درجه سانتی‌گراد یا فریزر 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 directly from the rich fishing banks of the Persian Gulf, Khan Whole King Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) stands as one of the most commercially prestigious pelagic fish in the Middle East. Featuring a streamlined silvery body and firm, boneless meat steaks along the spine, it delivers supreme culinary versatility. Handled on ice from boat deck to packing line, it guarantees peak freshness for commercial kitchens, institutional distributors, and fresh seafood retail markets.

Technical Specs

Scientific Name
Scomberomorus commerson (King Mackerel)
Processing Type
Whole fresh round with skin & fins
Average Piece Weight
3 to 7 kg per fish
Packaging Type
Insulated styrofoam ice chest with flake ice
Storage Temperature
0 to 2°C (Fresh) / -18°C (Frozen)
HS Code
030289
Country of Origin
Iran (Persian Gulf)

Packaging & Storage

Packaging
Standard EPS foam ice chest with food-grade flake ice
Min. Order
20 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 فریزر صنعتی منفی ۱۸ درجه
Country of Origin
Iran
HS Code
030289

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The product is weighed gross upon dock arrival after surface water drainage. Commercial clients can specify exact size calibration brackets (e.g., 3–5 kg or 5+ kg specimens) to match culinary portioning requirements.

Standard evisceration (removal of viscera, gills, and scaling) results in an approximate 10% to 15% weight loss. Both landed raw weight and post-cleaning net weights are transparently documented on dispatch manifests.

Fish are nested in expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulated boxes with heavy polyethylene liners, balanced with flake ice at a 1:2 ratio, sealed leak-proof and strapped to conform to strict IATA perishable airfreight standards.

Inspection includes corneal clarity, convex eyes, bright red gill lamellae, muscle elasticity under finger depression, and fresh ocean scent. Chemical TVN levels are logged for critical bulk contracts.

Yes; for strategic inventory and maritime export, whole Kingfish are blast frozen at -40°C, given a protective water glaze to shield against oxidation, and packed in master corrugated cartons.

Due to marine market volatility, daily benchmark rates are published each morning following Bushehr dock auctions. First-time corporate accounts settle on dispatch, while recurring contracted buyers access periodic terms.

Procuring whole round fish lowers the baseline cost per kilogram. Culinary teams can utilize trimmings and heads for stocks and bouillabaisse while tailoring steak thickness precisely to plate economics.

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