Frozen Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus) – Vietnam Supplier
Frozen Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus) is a farm-raised seafood product supplied wholesale from Vietnam by Baseafood. Grey Mullet known for its firm white flesh, mild flavor and versatile processing options. Grey Mullet is available in Whole Round, Headed & Gutted and fillet forms for importers, distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers worldwide.
What Is Frozen Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus)?
Grey Mullet, scientifically known as Mugil cephalus, is a commercially important fish widely distributed and cultured in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions. In Vietnam, Grey Mullet is farmed in coastal and brackish-water areas, providing a relatively stable source of raw material for seafood processing and export.
Grey Mullet has firm flesh and a mild, distinctive flavor that works well with grilling, frying, steaming, baking and soups. Baseafood supplies multiple processing forms and size grades to meet different wholesale and foodservice requirements.
Commercial Names for Grey Mullet
English name: Grey Mullet, Flathead Grey Mullet
Vietnamese name: Cá Đối
Chinese name: 烏頭魚 / 乌头鱼
Korean name: 숭어 (Sungeo)
Japanese name: ボラ (Bora)
Filipino name: Banak
French name: Mulet à grosse tête
Other commercial names: Flathead Mullet, Striped Mullet
Frozen Grey Mullet Specifications
Product Name: Frozen Grey Mullet
Scientific Name:Mugil cephalus
Product Forms: Whole Round (WR); Headed & Gutted (H&G); Fillet
Available Sizes: 300–500 g/pc; 500–700 g/pc; 700–1,000 g/pc; 1,000–1,200 g/pc
Freezing: IQF or Block Frozen
Packing: 10–20 kg/CTN; poly bag, IWP or customized packing
Glazing: 0–30%
Shelf Life: 24 months
Storage: -18°C or below
Origin: Vietnam – Farm Raised
HS Code: 0303.89.00
Certifications: HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, FDA
Price: USD 4–5/kg
Frozen Grey Mullet Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts per 100 g: Calories: approximately 117 kcal; Protein: 19.4 g; Total Fat: 3.8 g; Saturated Fat: 1.1 g; Cholesterol: 49 mg; Sodium: 65 mg; Potassium: 357 mg; Calcium: 41 mg; Iron: 1.0 mg.
Grey Mullet is a good source of high-quality protein and naturally provides omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and essential minerals. Actual nutritional values may vary depending on farming conditions, fish size and processing method.
How to Cook Grey Mullet
Vietnamese Cuisine: Grey Mullet can be fried until crispy, braised with fish sauce, grilled over charcoal or cooked in traditional sour soup.
Chinese Cuisine: Whole Grey Mullet is suitable for steaming with ginger, scallions and soy sauce, preserving the fish's natural flavor and firm texture.
Korean Cuisine: Grey Mullet can be grilled, pan-fried or used in fish soups and stews.
Japanese Cuisine: Grilled or salt-grilled mullet provides a simple preparation that highlights the natural flavor of the fish.
Mediterranean Cuisine: Whole fish or fillets can be grilled or baked with olive oil, lemon, garlic and herbs.
Grey Mullet Export-Import
Baseafood supplies Frozen Grey Mullet for seafood importers, wholesalers, distributors, supermarkets, HORECA suppliers and further-processing factories.
How Baseafood Processes Frozen Grey Mullet
Frozen Grey Mullet is processed under controlled food-safety conditions to preserve freshness, appearance and texture throughout frozen storage and international transportation.
Raw material receiving and quality inspection
Size grading
Washing and cleaning
Processing into Whole Round, H&G or fillet according to specification
Final washing and inspection
IQF or block freezing
Glazing according to buyer requirements
Metal detection and quality control
Packing and labeling
Frozen storage at -18°C or below
Reefer-container loading under controlled cold-chain conditions
Production is managed under international food-safety systems including HACCP, BRC, IFS and ISO 22000.
Export Markets for Frozen Grey Mullet
Export Markets: China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America.
Frequently Asked Questions About Frozen Grey Mullet
What is the scientific name of Grey Mullet?
The scientific name is Mugil cephalus, commonly known as Grey Mullet or Flathead Grey Mullet.
What is Grey Mullet called in different countries?
It is known as Cá Đối in Vietnam, 烏頭魚 in Chinese, 숭어 in Korean, ボラ in Japanese, Banak in the Philippines and Mulet à grosse tête in French.
Is Baseafood's Frozen Grey Mullet wild-caught or farm-raised?
This product is farm-raised in Vietnam, providing buyers with a more consistent source of raw material and commercial size grades.
What processing forms are available?
Baseafood can supply Whole Round (WR), Headed & Gutted (H&G), and fillets, depending on buyer requirements.
What sizes of Frozen Grey Mullet are available?
Available sizes are 300–500 g, 500–700 g, 700–1,000 g and 1,000–1,200 g per piece.
What packing is available?
Standard packing is 10–20 kg per carton, with poly-bag, IWP and customized packing options available. Glazing from 0–30% can be supplied according to specification.
How should Frozen Grey Mullet be stored?
Keep the product frozen at -18°C or below and maintain an uninterrupted cold chain during storage and transportation.
What is the HS Code for Frozen Grey Mullet?
The HS Code provided for this product is 0303.89.00.
What is the price of Frozen Grey Mullet?
The indicative price is approximately USD 4–5/kg, depending on size, processing form, glazing, packing, order quantity, season and Incoterm.
Contact Baseafood – Vietnam Grey Mullet Supplier & Exporter
For quotations or samples of Frozen Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus), please contact:
Ms. Nguyen – Sales Department
Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net
WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288