Dried Gourami Fish (Trichopodus pectoralis) – Vietnam Supplier

Dried Gourami Fish (Trichopodus pectoralis), also known as Dried Snakeskin Gourami, Khô Cá Sặc or Khô Cá Bổi, is a traditional dried freshwater fish specialty from Cà Mau province, Vietnam. Known for its firm texture and distinctive savory flavor, this natural dried fish is supplied by Baseafood for seafood importers, wholesalers, distributors, Asian grocery stores and foodservice buyers. Baseafood's Dried Gourami Fish is wild-caught, natural and produced without additives, with sizes from 6/8 to 10/12 pcs/kg and convenient 500 g retail packing.

What Is Dried Gourami Fish (Trichopodus pectoralis)?

Dried Gourami Fish is produced from the Snakeskin Gourami (Trichopodus pectoralis), a freshwater gourami species naturally distributed in the Mekong basin, including Vietnam. The species inhabits shallow, slow-moving or standing freshwater environments and is commercially used as a food fish. In Vietnam, Khô Cá Sặc / Khô Cá Bổi is particularly associated with the Mekong Delta and Cà Mau.

Gourami fish is cleaned, prepared, salted and dried to reduce moisture while developing its characteristic firm texture and concentrated savory flavor. Baseafood supplies Dried Gourami Fish from Vietnam for B2B buyers looking for traditional Vietnamese dried seafood.

Commercial Names for Dried Gourami Fish

English name: Dried Gourami Fish, Dried Snakeskin Gourami

Vietnamese name: Khô Cá Sặc, Khô Cá Sặc Rằn, Khô Cá Bổi

Filipino name: Gourami, Pla-salit, Snakeskin Gourami

Chinese name: 蛇皮丝足鲈 / 蛇皮吻鲈 (Snakeskin Gourami)

French name: Gourami peau de serpent

Other commercial names: Snakeskin Gouramy, Siamese Gourami, Pla Salid (Thailand), Sepat Siam (Malaysia/Indonesia)

Dried Gourami Fish Specifications

Product Name: Dried Gourami Fish

Scientific Name:Trichopodus pectoralis

Vietnamese Name: Khô Cá Sặc / Khô Cá Bổi

Product Form: Cleaned, salted and dried

Available Sizes: 6/8 pcs/kg, 8/10 pcs/kg, 10/12 pcs/kg

Packing: 500 g/bag × 20 bags/CTN

Shelf Life: Up to 24 months under recommended frozen storage

Storage Temperature: -18°C or below

Origin: Vietnam

Source: Wild-caught

Ingredients: Natural fish and salt; no additives

HS Code: 0305.59

Quality Certifications: HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, FDA Registration, EU registered

Price: USD/kg – contact Baseafood for the latest quotation

Dried Gourami Fish Nutrition Facts

Dried Gourami Fish is a good source of protein and minerals. Because drying removes water and salt is used during processing, the nutrient and sodium concentrations of the finished dried product can differ significantly from raw fish.

How to Cook Dried Gourami Fish

Vietnamese Cuisine: Dried Gourami Fish can be fried or grilled and served with steamed rice, fresh vegetables, cucumber and dipping sauces. It is also commonly used in Vietnamese-style salads such as shredded green mango salad with dried fish.

Philippine Cuisine: Dried Gourami Fish can be pan-fried until aromatic and served with rice, vegetables, tomatoes or vinegar-based dipping sauces, similar to other traditional dried fish preparations.

Chinese & Asian Cuisine: The fish can be fried, grilled or incorporated into rice-based meals and vegetable dishes where a strong savory dried-fish flavor is desired.

Because the product is salted, buyers and consumers may soak or rinse the fish before cooking depending on the desired salt level.

B2B Export-Import of Dried Gourami Fish from Vietnam

Baseafood supplies Vietnam Dried Gourami Fish for B2B seafood buyers and international distribution channels, including:

Seafood importers and wholesalers

Asian and Vietnamese grocery distributors

Supermarkets and retail chains

Restaurants and foodservice

Ethnic grocery stores

Dried seafood distributors

Seafood processing and repacking companies

Packing, labeling and carton specifications can be discussed according to destination-market and buyer requirements.

For export orders, Baseafood can support commercial documentation and applicable seafood export documents such as Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Health Certificate and other documents required by the destination market.

How Baseafood Processes Dried Gourami Fish

Baseafood processes Dried Gourami Fish from Vietnam under controlled food safety and quality systems to preserve its characteristic flavor, texture and product quality.

Selection of suitable fresh Gourami Fish from approved sources

Washing and raw material inspection

Cleaning and gutting

Grading according to required sizes

Salting under controlled processing conditions

Drying to achieve the required product characteristics

Quality inspection during and after drying

Packing according to customer requirements

Metal detection and final quality inspection

Frozen storage at -18°C or below

Baseafood's seafood processing system supports international B2B buyers with quality control, traceability, export documentation and flexible packing solutions.

Export Markets for Dried Gourami Fish

Export Markets: Southeast Asia, East Asia, North America, Australia and other international markets with demand for Vietnamese and Southeast Asian dried seafood.

Vietnam Dried Gourami Fish is particularly suitable for Vietnamese and Asian ethnic food markets, where traditional dried fish products are consumed with rice, salads and other regional dishes.

Baseafood supplies Dried Gourami Fish to seafood importers, wholesalers, distributors, ethnic grocery suppliers, retailers and foodservice companies.

Why Source Dried Gourami Fish from Vietnam?

Vietnam has a long tradition of producing dried freshwater fish, particularly in the Mekong Delta. Cà Mau's Snakeskin Gourami industry has an established production and distribution value chain, making the province an important sourcing area for this traditional product.

For international buyers, sourcing Dried Gourami Fish from a Vietnam supplier and processing factory offers several advantages:

Traditional Vietnamese dried seafood specialty

Raw material sourced from Cà Mau, Vietnam

Wild-caught Gourami Fish

Natural product with no additives

Experienced seafood processing industry

International food safety certifications

Flexible retail and wholesale packing

OEM and private label solutions

Professional export documentation support

International cold-chain and logistics experience

Frequently Asked Questions About Dried Gourami Fish

What is the scientific name of Dried Gourami Fish?

The scientific name of the Dried Gourami Fish is Trichopodus pectoralis.

What are the commercial names of Dried Gourami Fish?

Dried Gourami Fish is commercially known as Dried Snakeskin Gourami, Dried Gourami, Khô Cá Sặc, Khô Cá Sặc Rằn and Khô Cá Bổi. The U.S. FDA lists “Gourami” as an acceptable market name for Trichopodus pectoralis.

Where does Dried Gourami Fish come from?

The Dried Gourami Fish supplied by Baseafood originates from Vietnam, with raw material associated with Cà Mau province in the Mekong Delta. Cà Mau has an established Trichopodus pectoralis production and value chain.

Is Dried Gourami Fish a freshwater fish?

Yes. Trichopodus pectoralis is a tropical freshwater species naturally distributed in the Mekong basin in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand.

Which countries import Dried Gourami Fish?

Dried Gourami Fish is suitable for buyers in Southeast Asia, East Asia, North America, Australia and other markets where Vietnamese and Southeast Asian dried seafood is consumed.

Who is a Vietnam supplier and exporter of Dried Gourami Fish?

Baseafood is a Vietnam supplier and exporter of Dried Gourami Fish, supplying international seafood importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and ethnic food businesses with export packing and documentation support.

What sizes of Dried Gourami Fish are available?

Baseafood offers Dried Gourami Fish in 6/8 pcs/kg, 8/10 pcs/kg and 10/12 pcs/kg.

How is Dried Gourami Fish packed for export?

The standard packing is 500 g/bag × 20 bags/carton. Alternative packing or private label requirements can be discussed for B2B orders.

Can Baseafood supply mixed containers of Dried Gourami Fish?

Yes. Baseafood can discuss mixed-container shipments combining Dried Gourami Fish with other eligible frozen or dried seafood products, depending on quantity, storage compatibility, destination, product combination and container loading requirements.

What is the shelf life of Dried Gourami Fish?

The product can have a shelf life of up to 24 months when properly packed and stored at -18°C or below, subject to the final product specification and packaging method.

Contact Baseafood – Vietnam Dried Gourami Fish Supplier & Exporter

If you are looking for a reliable Dried Gourami Fish supplier, Vietnam exporter or seafood processing factory, Baseafood can support your sourcing requirements with product specifications, competitive quotations, packing solutions, samples and export documentation.

Contact: Ms. Nguyen
Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net
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