Squid Illex
Illex illecebrosus
Origin: USA – FAO21
Size: 50-150g/ 100-200g/ 150g+ and 200g+
Ingredients: Squid, water
Illex illecebrosus, commonly known as the northern shortfin squid, is a Cephalopod mostly caught in northeastern regions of North-East America. This Squid lives from less than one year. It is consumed and reprocessed in Japan :“Surume” (するめ) and used as bait in the US and Canada for longline fishing.
CATCHING SEASON
Wild Caught, from end of June until late September. This specie is subject to strict quota
FREEZING FORM/PACKING
Mostly Block frozen, we produce a high quality land frozen squid. Smaller packaging are available upon request.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Illex Squid has a mild and a subtle sweetness taste with a firm and meaty texture. The meat has an opaque white color. The color of various part of the body of the squid suggests its freshness
QUALITY CONTROL/CERTIFICATIONS
Caught by first class RSW trawler, our squid goes under a strict supervision inspected fresh and frozen according to the highest Japanese standards