Sardines
Sardines
Kerala Frozen Oil Sardine (whole round / gutted) sourced from Kochi / Thiruvananthapuram coastal landing centers, Kerala (landing center to be confirmed per supplier). Public specifications are shown as catalogue targets; shipment-specific lab values remain available on request.
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Product Identity
- Species
- Sardinella longiceps (Indian oil sardine) — the dominant pelagic catch along the Kerala coast
- Common Trade Name
- Kerala Frozen Oil Sardine (whole round / gutted)
- Regional Name
- Mathi (മത്തി)
- Origin
- Kochi / Thiruvananthapuram coastal landing centers, Kerala (landing center to be confirmed per supplier)
- GI Tag Status
- Not applicable — no GI tag currently covers Kerala sardine products
Grades and Specifications
Pending — graded by length class (e.g., 12–14 cm, 14–16 cm, 16cm+) (to be confirmed against locked-in supplier's catch)
- Form
- Whole round (WR), Gutted, Fillets — buyer-specified
- Freezing Method
- Block Frozen (most common for sardine) or IQF on request
- Cold Chain / Storage Temperature
- -18°C or below, maintained through cold storage, transport, and loading
- Shelf Life
- 12 months from production date at -18°C (Pending — to be confirmed against supplier's process validation; oily fish have a shorter shelf life than shrimp/squid)
Packaging
- Available Formats
- Block-frozen wax-lined master cartons, IQF retail pouches on request, bulk reefer loading (buyer-specified)
- Standard Package Weights
- 10 kg / 20 kg master cartons (customisable on request)
- Private Labeling
- Available on request
- Container Loading Capacity
- Pending — to be calculated once packaging format confirmed; requires reefer container booking
Commercial Terms
- MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
- Pending — to be set once supplier volume confirmed; typically one full reefer container
- Price Basis
- FOB Cochin (CIF/CFR available on request)
- Payment Terms Accepted
- LC (Sight), TT — advance % to be confirmed
- Lead Time
- Pending — order to shipment-ready; includes cold-chain and reefer booking lead time
- Seasonal Availability
- Wild-caught; peak sardine season Aug–Dec post-monsoon; subject to India's annual monsoon fishing-ban period (mechanized boats typically halted mid-Jun to end-Jul on the west coast) — confirm exact dates and catch cycle with supplier