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Trachinotus ovatus · Golden PomfretGolden Pompano Frozen and Exported From Zhuhai China
Marine and brackish water farmed Golden Pompano with tender white meat and a mild taste, supplied whole round and headed-gutted, IQF frozen.
What Golden Pompano Is and Who Buys It
Marine and brackish water farmed Golden Pompano with tender white meat and a mild taste, supplied whole round and headed-gutted, IQF frozen.
- Whole Round
- HG
Who It Is For
- Restaurants serving whole-fish dishes
- Retail seafood counters in Asian and Mediterranean markets
- Foodservice buyers wanting a mild marine species
What Goes Wrong Without It
01
A whole fish that grills without falling apart
The body shape and tender white meat hold up to roasting, baking and grilling, which is where flatter fish tend to break.
02
Cross-cuisine acceptance
It reads as a familiar fish on both Asian and Mediterranean menus, so one item covers two very different buyer bases.
03
Simple format, simple handling
Whole round and HG only — no fillet line to manage, which keeps cost and handling straightforward for smaller programmes.
Why Buyers Keep Reordering
- Delicate white flesh with a mild flavour that needs little seasoning.
- IQF frozen to hold quality and freshness through distribution.
- Suited to steaming, roasting, baking and grilling without recipe changes.
- Works for restaurants, retail counters and foodservice from the same pack.
Handling and Cooking
- Keep frozen at -18 °C or below.
- Thaw whole fish under refrigeration before cooking.
- Score the skin before grilling to prevent curling.
- Do not refreeze thawed fish.
Golden Pompano Specification
Figures below come from the factory product record. Anything not published is marked TBC and confirmed on your specification sheet rather than estimated.
| Scientific Name | Trachinotus ovatus |
|---|---|
| Origin | Farmed in marine and brackish waters, China |
| Forms Available | Whole Round, HG (headed and gutted) |
| Freezing Method | IQF |
| Certifications | BRC, HACCP, EU Approved 4404/02016 |
| Sizes | TBC — confirm against your programme |
| Storage | -18 °C or below |
Where It Ends Up On the Plate
Steamed service
Whole round steamed with ginger and soy in Cantonese kitchens.
Roasting and baking
Whole fish baked with herbs for Mediterranean menus.
Grilled counters
HG format for grill stations and casual dining.
How It Differs From the Neighbouring Species
| Product | Species | What Sets It Apart |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Pompano (this product) | Trachinotus ovatus | Marine farmed, tender white meat, whole-fish formats |
| Red Pomfret | Southern China farmed | Fattier flesh, strong demand in African markets |
| Red Drum | Sciaenops ocellatus | Larger fillet yield, fewer pin bones |
Processed Under EU Approval 4404/02016
The plant is certified to BRC, FDA, HACCP and HALAL. Quality control covers aquaculture, processing and finished product inside the same company.
Certifications
- EU Approved 4404/02016
- BRC
- FDA
- HACCP
- HALAL
Customisation Options
- Portion weights cut to your grade
- Glazing at 100%, 95%, 90% or a set percentage
- Bulk, retail, IVP or private label packing
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Golden Pompano Sourcing Questions
Is Golden Pompano the same as Golden Pomfret?
Yes, they are the same fish, Trachinotus ovatus. Both names are used in trade.
Which forms do you supply?
Whole round and HG, headed and gutted.
Is it marine farmed or freshwater farmed?
It is farmed in marine and brackish waters in China.
What size grades are available?
Grading is TBC on the published range; we quote to the sizes your market needs.
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Quote Golden Pompano For Your Market
Tell us the cut, the portion weight and the pack format. We will confirm grading, glazing and a container lead time.


