• Made from wild-caught squid (Pacific flying / Argentine shortfin / Humboldt / black squid)

• Tentacle-only cut, diced into uniform cubes (2–3 cm standard; customizable)

• Options: skin-on/off, sucker-on/off, raw or blanched (pre-cooked)

• Beak and eyes removed; thoroughly cleaned

• IQF (individual) or block frozen per size

• Customizable ice glaze (5–10% typical for IQF; up to 50% on request)

• No preservatives; wild-caught

• 24-month frozen shelf life at -18°C or below

• Stir-fry and Asian snack foods (e.g., salt-and-pepper squid cubes)

• Deep-frying and tempura

• Grilling and BBQ skewers

• Hot pot and shabu-shabu

• Processed-food ingredient (breading lines, ready-meals)

• Foodservice, retail, and Asian / Mediterranean cuisines

HACCP · HALAL · BRC · ISO 22000 (FDA / EU / MSC available on request)

Store at -18°C or below. Avoid temperature fluctuation. Cook thoroughly before serving (blanched version is pre-cooked and only needs reheating). 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 10–20 days after order confirmation and receipt of deposit. We trade on FOB, CIF, and CFR terms. Main loading ports: Xiamen / Ningbo / Qingdao, 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, subject to intact cold chain. Reference samples are shipped frozen with temperature control; 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.

What is the country of origin and FAO fishing area? How is traceability managed? Country of origin: China (CN). Squid is wild-caught from various FAO areas depending on species — e.g., 41 (Southwest Atlantic, Illex), 51 (Indian Ocean), 61 (Pacific, Todarodes / Sthenoteuthis), 87 (Pacific SE, Dosidicus). 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 (inner food-grade PE bag), or 1 kg × 10 bags per carton. Approx. 1,800–2,000 cartons per 20' reefer (~18–20 MT); up to ~2,400 cartons per 40' HC. Retail packs and 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 — cube size (e.g., 2–3 cm), skin-on/off, sucker-on/off, raw or blanched, glaze % (5–50%), retail packs (500 g–2 kg), and recipe/processing adjustments on request.

Is this whole squid tentacle or squid head, and what species is used? This is the tentacle (arm) portion only, diced into uniform cubes — distinct from whole tentacles or head-and-tentacle cuts. It is a true squid (cephalopod), not octopus, sourced from Todarodes pacificus / Illex argentinus / Dosidicus gigas / Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis depending on supply.

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.