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Frozen Poulp Squid Cut / Octopus Cut

Frozen Poulp Squid Cut, also known in the global seafood market as Octopus Cut or Maza Cut, is a value-added frozen product made from wild-caught octopus. Each octopus is cleaned, trimmed, and cut into uniform bite-sized segments — with the beak, eyes, viscera, and ink sac removed — then individually quick-frozen (IQF) to lock in its natural tenderness and ocean flavor. It is a kitchen-ready staple for foodservice, retail, and food processing buyers across Europe, North America, and ASEAN.

What It Is

Despite the name "poulp squid," this product is octopus, not squid. "Poulp" is the French word for octopus, and the term has stuck as a trade name for pre-cut octopus chunks. The raw material is wild octopus (Octopus membranaceus, Octopus dollfusi, Octopus vulgaris, and the small Cistopus indicus / "Mada" common in Asian markets). The product is pre-processed in-plant so buyers receive clean, portion-ready pieces with no manual butchering required.

Key Features

Pre-cut convenience — uniform 2–6 cm chunks; saves labor and standardizes menu portions.

Clean processing — fully deslimed, eviscerated, beak/eyes/ink removed; food-grade line compliant with FDA & EU standards.

IQF individual quick freeze — pieces freeze separately, no block adhesion; take only what you need, reduce waste.

Wild, natural raw material — wild ocean-harvested octopus; no artificial feed, no preservatives.

Flexible supply — retail small packs to industrial bulk cartons; year-round availability.

Multiple cuisines — Mediterranean, Korean, Southeast Asian, and Western recipes all supported.

Applications

Mediterranean — boil with white wine & herbs for Spanish/Italian octopus salad (tapas).

Korean — spicy stir-fried octopus (Nakji Bokkeum 낙지볶음), octopus stew (Nakji Jeongol).

Southeast Asian — sauté with chili, garlic, lemongrass; Thai/Chinese stir-fry; hot pot.

Western — grill or roast with butter as bistro starter; seafood soup, paella.

Retail / Snack — crispy fried octopus bites, ready-to-cook packs.

Certifications

HACCP · HALAL · BRC · ISO 22000 · IFS · MSC · FDA · EU Approved (Certification mix varies by supplier; confirm the exact certificate set with your sales contact.)

Storage & Handling

Unopened: store constantly at ≤ −18 °C; valid within 24 months.

After opening: reseal tightly, consume within 3 months under frozen storage.

Never re-freeze fully thawed product.

Cooking tip: thaw under cold running water to retain elasticity. Cook either very fast on high heat (stir-fry, grill) or long and slow (braise) — improper cooking makes octopus chewy.

FAQ

Is "poulp squid" actually squid? No. It is octopus. "Poulp" is French for octopus, and the trade name "poulp squid cut" refers to pre-cut octopus chunks. It is biologically a cephalopod mollusk, not a squid (Loligo/Illex).

What is removed during processing? The beak (mouthpart), eyes, viscera, and ink sac are removed; the meat is deslimed and washed. You receive clean, ready-to-cook pieces.

Is this product raw or cooked? Standard Frozen Poulp Squid Cut is raw, pre-cut, and IQF frozen. A blanched/boiled (pre-cooked) dice-cut variant also exists for ready-to-use applications — confirm with your supplier.

What allergen applies? Octopus is a mollusc (cephalopod) allergen. It is not a fish or crustacean. Label accordingly for import markets.

What is the minimum order? Typically 1 × 20' reefer container (~11 MT) for bulk; retail-pack MOQs are lower. Confirm with sales.

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