Product name: Frozen Cuttlefish Head, Skin-on & Skinless
Latin Name: Sepia Pharaonis, Sepiella japonica
Size: 1/2, 2/4, 4/8, 8/12, 13/20, 20/40, 40/60, 60 up pc/kg
Packing: IQF, 10 kg/CTN
Origin: VIETNAM
Wild-caught - Natural - No additives
Certifications: HACCP, BRC, HALAL, IFS, ISO22000, FDA, EU registered.
Contact: Ms. Nguyen – Sales Department
Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net
WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288
Frozen Cuttlefish Head (Sepia pharaonis, Sepiella japonica), known as Đầu Mực Nang in Vietnam, is the wild-caught head-and-tentacle portion of the cuttlefish — IQF-frozen, additive-free, and available skin-on or skinless. Supplied wholesale from Vietnam by Baseafood, it is a cost-effective cephalopod raw material with firm, chewy texture and natural seafood flavor — ideal for stir-fries, soups, hotpot, braised dishes and further processing.
As a frozen cuttlefish head supplier and exporter in Vietnam, Baseafood processes wild-caught Sepia pharaonis and Sepiella japonica under HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, FDA and SMETA (EU approval codes DL 484, HK 242).
English name: Frozen Cuttlefish Head
Vietnamese name: Đầu mực nang
Filipino name: Cuttlefish head
Chinese name: 墨鱼头
French name: Tête de seiche
Product Name: Frozen Cuttlefish Head
Scientific Name:Sepia pharaonis, Sepiella japonica
Product Form: Head, skin-on or skinless
Available Sizes: 1/2, 2/4, 4/8, 8/12, 13/20, 20/40, 40/60, 60up pcs/kg
Packing: IQF, 10 kg/carton
Shelf Life: 24 months
Storage Temperature: -18°C or below
Origin: Vietnam — wild-caught, naturally processed, no additives
HS Code: 0307.43.90
Quality Certifications: HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, FDA Registration, EU Registered
Price: USD 5–7/kg
Nutrition Facts per 100 g: Calories: 60 kcal; Protein: 12 g; Total Fat: 0.5 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Trans Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 140 mg; Sodium: 290 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Total Sugars: 0 g; Added Sugars: 0 g; Vitamin D: 0 µg; Calcium: 14 mg; Iron: 0.2 mg; Potassium: 20 mg.
Frozen Cuttlefish Head is a good source of high-quality protein and provides important minerals and vitamins, including selenium, phosphorus and vitamin B12. Nutritional values may vary depending on species, season, size and preparation method.
Frozen Cuttlefish Head is suitable for various Asian and Southeast Asian cooking methods, particularly dishes where the cuttlefish is cut into smaller pieces and cooked with vegetables, broth or sauce.
Vietnamese Cuisine: Đầu mực nang xào rau củ, đầu mực nang nấu canh, đầu mực nang kho and hotpot dishes.
Philippine Cuisine: Cuttlefish head can be stir-fried, grilled or cooked in savory sauces and seafood-based dishes.
Chinese Cuisine: Cuttlefish head is suitable for stir-frying with vegetables, hotpot, braising and cooking with savory sauces.
Frozen Cuttlefish Head is suitable for:
Wholesale seafood distribution
Supermarkets and retail chains
Restaurants and foodservice
Ethnic grocery stores
Seafood processing
Canning and further processing
Food manufacturing
Value-oriented seafood products
The product provides seafood manufacturers and foodservice operators with a cost-effective cuttlefish raw material for products requiring convenient frozen cephalopod ingredients.
Baseafood processes Frozen Cuttlefish Head under strict food safety and quality control systems to preserve freshness, texture, nutritional value and traceability.
Selection of wild-caught cuttlefish from approved fishing vessels and suppliers
Separation and preparation of the cuttlefish head according to customer specifications
Skin-on or skinless processing according to buyer requirements
Washing, grading and sizing
Quality inspection before and during processing
Rapid IQF freezing to maintain freshness and natural texture
Packing according to customer requirements
Metal detection and final quality inspection
Cold storage at -18°C or below
Export Markets: Southeast Asia, China, Japan, South Korea, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and other international seafood markets.
Frozen Cuttlefish Head is supplied to seafood importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice companies and seafood processors seeking wild-caught, additive-free cuttlefish products from Vietnam.
Vietnam has strong seafood processing capabilities, competitive production costs, experienced seafood exporters and efficient international logistics. Sourcing Frozen Cuttlefish Head from Vietnam allows buyers to access cost-effective cephalopod raw materials, flexible specifications and professional export services.
Competitive manufacturing costs
Experienced seafood processing industry
Modern freezing and processing technology
International food safety certifications
Wild-caught seafood sourcing
Additive-free product options
Flexible OEM and private label solutions
Professional export documentation and logistics support
The scientific names specified for Frozen Cuttlefish Head are Sepia pharaonis and Sepiella japonica.
Frozen Cuttlefish Head is commercially known as Cuttlefish Head, Frozen Cuttlefish Head Skin-On, Frozen Cuttlefish Head Skinless and Cuttlefish Head IQF. It is known as Đầu mực nang in Vietnam, 墨鱼头 in Chinese and Tête de seiche in French.
Frozen Cuttlefish Head supplied by Baseafood is sourced from wild-caught cuttlefish and processed in Vietnam.
Frozen Cuttlefish Head can be supplied to buyers in Southeast Asia, China, Japan, South Korea, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and other international seafood markets, subject to destination-country import requirements.
Baseafood is a Vietnam supplier and exporter of Frozen Cuttlefish Head, supplying wild-caught, naturally processed and additive-free cuttlefish products for wholesalers, distributors, foodservice companies and seafood processors.
Frozen Cuttlefish Head is available in eight size grades: 1/2, 2/4, 4/8, 8/12, 13/20, 20/40, 40/60 and 60up pcs/kg.
Frozen Cuttlefish Head is supplied in IQF format, 10 kg/carton. Other packing options can be discussed according to customer requirements.
Skin-on Frozen Cuttlefish Head retains its natural outer skin and traditional appearance. Skinless Frozen Cuttlefish Head has the outer skin removed, providing a cleaner and more uniform appearance that can be preferred for certain retail and foodservice applications.
The HS Code provided for Frozen Cuttlefish Head is 0307.43.90.
Yes. Baseafood can discuss mixed-container options for Frozen Cuttlefish Head depending on the total quantity, product combination, destination and container loading requirements.
The indicative price for Frozen Cuttlefish Head is around USD 5–7/kg, depending on size, skin-on or skinless format, quantity, packing, destination and shipping terms.
If you are looking for a reliable supplier of Frozen Cuttlefish Head from Vietnam, Baseafood can support your sourcing requirements with product specifications, competitive pricing, samples and export documentation.
Contact: Ms. Nguyen
Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net
WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288