Q2 · Net weight vs glazed weight — which one am I actually paying for?

A: You should always contract on net weight (edible product after ice is excluded); glazed weight includes the ice and is only a packing reference. We quote and invoice on net weight and declare both figures on the packing list so customs and your finance team see the same numbers. If a supplier quotes only glazed weight, ask for the net-weight equivalent before comparing prices.

Q3 · How is IQF different from block frozen, and which should I choose?

A: IQF freezes pieces individually so they stay loose and portionable; block frozen packs them into a slab that must be thawed whole. Choose IQF when you need exact portioning, lower thaw loss, and longer in-kitchen usability; choose block when cost per kg is the priority and you process in bulk. We supply both and recommend the format that fits your application.

Q4 · What size grading do you use for squid strips and fish portions?

A: We grade by count-per-kg (e.g., 20/30, 30/40) and by length/weight bands, depending on species and cut. Each grade is fixed in the specification sheet with an allowable tolerance so your receiving QC has a clear pass/fail line. Tell us the grade your market expects and we match it or suggest the closest commercial alternative.

Q5 · How is glaze percentage verified, and can I re-test it on arrival?

A: Glaze is measured by comparing glazed weight to drained net weight after a controlled thaw, and we record it on the inspection report. You can re-test the same way at your warehouse, and we accept independent re-weighing in a dispute process. We recommend stating the glaze tolerance in the contract so both sides measure the same way.

Indian Ocean Squid Flat Rings Uroteuthis duvaucelii

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Indian Ocean Squid Flat Rings (Uroteuthis duvaucelii) — Easyseafood

Uroteuthis duvaucelii (Indian squid, formerly Loligo duvaucelii) is a medium-size loliginid squid widely distributed across the Indian Ocean — from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea and waters off Southeast Asia — and is a major domestic and export resource for the regional trawl and jigging fleets. For this product the cleaned mantle is cut crosswise into rings, then pressed flat so each ring opens into a flat, even oval rather than a closed tube. The flat shape packs tightly, breads and fries evenly, and lies flat on processing trays. Rings are frozen with a 15% glaze that protects against freezer burn and dehydration during long cold-chain transit.

Key Features

Wild-caught Uroteuthis duvaucelii (Indian squid) — catalog default species
Flat ring shape — mantle cut crosswise and pressed flat (open, even oval; not a closed tube)
15% protective ice glaze as specified — guards against freezer burn and weight loss
Supplied IQF (pieces separate) or block-frozen per buyer spec
Uniform thickness for even breading and frying
Skin-on or skin-removed available by spec
Economical ring cut with high plate coverage

Applications

Breaded & fried: flat rings coat and crisp evenly — a classic fried-squid and appetizer item
Plated & tray-ready: the flat shape lies evenly on trays and plates for foodservice
Stir-fry & salad: quick-cooking ring cut for Asian stir-fry, pasta and cold plates
Reprocessing: portioned into rings for retail packs or further value-added lines

Certifications

MSC — applicable for certified wild fisheries (squid is wild-caught)
ASC / BAP / GLOBALG.A.P. — NOT applicable (these are aquaculture standards; squid is not farmed commercially)
HACCP / BRC / IFS / ISO 22000 — food-safety systems for processing
HALAL / KOSHER — available on request

Storage & Shelf Life

Frozen at -18 °C or below. Typical shelf life 18–24 months under unbroken cold chain. The 15% glaze is part of the declared net weight treatment; thaw in refrigerator and do not refreeze after thawing. Keep glaze intact until use.

FAQ

Q1. What is a "flat ring" and how is it different from a regular squid ring? A. A regular ring is a crosswise cut of the mantle that stays a closed tube; a flat ring is the same cut pressed open into a flat oval. The flat shape packs tighter, breads and fries more evenly, and lies flat on trays and plates. Both come from the same Uroteuthis duvaucelii mantle — specify "flat ring, pressed" on the PO so you do not receive closed-tube rings.

Q2. Is squid a fish, a crustacean, or a shellfish? A. Squid is a mollusc of the class Cephalopoda (head-footed) — neither a fish, nor a crustacean (shrimp/crab/lobster), nor a bivalve (clam/mussel/scallop). This matters for taxonomy, HS classification and food-safety documentation.

Q3. What HS code applies to frozen Indian Ocean squid flat rings? A. HS 0307.43 — "Squids (Ommastrephidae, Loliginidae, etc.), frozen." This 6-digit code covers frozen squid in all forms — whole, tube, ring or flat ring — including Uroteuthis duvaucelii. Do not use 0307.42 (live/fresh/chilled squid) or 0307.49 (other molluscs). If breaded or prepared, the code shifts to Chapter 16 — 1605.54.

Q4. What does the 15% glaze mean and is it part of the weight? A. The 15% protective ice glaze is a frozen water coating added to protect the rings from freezer burn and dehydration during long transit and storage. It is a declared part of the net weight treatment — confirm on the specification whether your contract price is glazed or glaze-free so the payable weight is clear.

Q5. How do I make sure I receive Uroteuthis duvaucelii and not a cheaper substitute? A. Fix the Latin name Uroteuthis duvaucelii on the purchase order and invoice. "Indian Ocean squid" is used loosely for several loliginids; cheaper lines may substitute Loligo chinensis, Uroteuthis edulis or ommastrephids such as Todarodes / Illex. Each has different ring size, texture and price. State Uroteuthis duvaucelii explicitly and request species verification on the packing list.

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A: A 20% glaze means 20% of the glazed weight is protective ice, so you pay seafood price for ice and pay freight on it too. Lower glaze raises the usable-meat percentage and improves your plate cost, but too little glaze raises freezer-burn risk on long transit. We offer glaze from 0% to 20% and state it explicitly on every specification sheet so your cost math is transparent. Tell us your target glaze and we quote against it.