• Made from black squid (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis / purpleback flying squid) — wild-caught, not farmed
• Opened along the mantle (butterfly / open cut), laid flat — easy to grill, stuff, or portion
• Skin-on (natural purple-black) for authentic look, firmer bite, and richer flavor
• Viscera and pen removed, thoroughly cleaned
• Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) for free-flowing, non-clumping portions
• Customizable ice glaze (0–20% typical; up to 50% on request) to protect against freezer burn
• No preservatives; wild-caught from the South China Sea & Indian Ocean
• 24-month frozen shelf life at -18°C or below

• Grilling and BBQ (whole stuffed squid, skewers)
• Hot pot and shabu-shabu
• Stir-fry (ginger-scallion, black bean sauce) and seafood fried rice
• Braised / stewed squid dishes
• Foodservice, retail, and Asian / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern cuisines

HACCP · HALAL · BRC · ISO 22000 (MSC available on request for wild-capture traceability)

Store at -18°C or below. Avoid temperature fluctuation. Cook thoroughly before serving. Shelf life: 24 months from production date under proper frozen storage.

What is your MOQ, and can different products be mixed in one container?
Standard MOQ is one 20' reefer container (approx. 18–20 MT); 40' HC available for larger orders. Mixed loading with other frozen seafood items from our catalog is available on request, subject to compatible storage temperature and carton dimensions.

What is the production lead time, and what Incoterms do you offer?
Typical lead time is about 10–14 days after order confirmation and receipt of deposit. We trade on FOB, CIF, and CFR terms. Main loading ports: Xiamen / Ningbo / Fuzhou, China.

What payment terms do you accept?
We accept T/T (30% deposit, 70% against copy of B/L) and L/C at sight for qualified buyers.

Can you provide samples? What is the sample cost and lead time?
Yes. Reference samples are available; sample and international courier costs are borne by the buyer (or deducted from the first official order). Sample lead time is 5–7 working days.

What export documents do you provide?
We supply Health Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Catch Certificate / IUU Declaration, Certificate of Analysis (COA), Packing List, Commercial Invoice, and Bill of Lading. HALAL certificate is issued where required by destination.

Which certifications apply to this product?
HACCP and HALAL as standard; BRC, ISO 22000, and MSC (wild-capture) can be supplied on request depending on market requirements. (Note: this is a wild-caught product, so MSC rather than aquaculture-based ASC applies.)

What is the country of origin and FAO fishing area? How is traceability managed?
Country of origin: China (CN). Caught by distant-water fleets in FAO area 61 (Pacific — South China Sea) and/or 51 (Indian Ocean). Each lot carries a batch code linked to catch and processing records for full traceability.

What are the carton specifications and container loading?
Standard bulk carton: 10 kg net (15 / 20 kg on request), inner food-grade PE bag. Retail color bag (500 g–1 kg) available. Approx. 1,800–2,000 cartons per 20' reefer (~18–20 MT). Palletization available.

What is the remaining shelf life at shipment, and how do you guarantee cold-chain integrity?
Minimum 24 months from production; we ensure at least 22–23 months remaining at shipment. Reefer set at -18°C (±1°C) with optional temperature logger; containers are pre-cooled before loading.

Do you offer OEM / private label / custom specifications?
Yes. We support OEM, private label, and custom spec — piece-weight grading (e.g., 100–300 g, 300–500 g per opened mantle), glaze % (0–50%), retail packs (500 g–2 kg), and recipe/processing adjustments on request.

What do "black" and "cutted" mean, and what species is used?
"Black" refers to the natural dark (purple-black) skin being retained (skin-on), not a separate species. "Cutted" means the mantle is slit open lengthwise and laid flat (opened / butterfly cut). The source species is black squid — Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis (purpleback flying squid), wild-caught from the South China Sea and Indian Ocean. It is a true squid (cephalopod), not octopus, and is distinct from Argentine shortfin (Illex) or Humboldt (Dosidicus) squid.

What is the allergen and additive policy?
Allergen: Mollusc (cephalopod) — not a fish or crustacean allergen. No preservatives added; glaze is potable water only unless otherwise specified.