Frozen Black Tiger Shrimp from Vietnam

Black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) grows larger than vannamei, with a firm texture and striped shell. TBESFOOD supplies frozen black tiger shrimp from Vietnam for premium retail and foodservice, including large counts.

Considered the “King of Shrimp” by many, Black Tigers are the choice to make when presentation counts. Known to reach sizes of close to a pound these shrimp, when cooked, become bright orange color. Farm-raised in the Far East, Penaeus monodon, have the firm texture chefs’ demand for customer pleasing dishes.

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Key specifications

Species: Penaeus monodon
Forms: HOSO, HLSO, PUD, PD, PTO, PDTO, Butterfly or as your request
Sizes: 8-1010-2020-4040-6080-100
Packing: IQF & Block ( as the request customers)
Glaze / net weight: To your specification, including 100% net weight
Treatment: Chemical-free, non-phosphate or STPP, to your specification
Origin: Vietnam
Shipping: 40 ft reefer container, FOB, CFR or CIF
Per 100 g: Calories 60, Total Fat 0.5g, Cholesterol 245mg, Sodium 580mg, Carbohydrates 0g, Protein 13g

OEM and private label

Any shrimp specification, made in our own plant

Send us your spec sheet. If your market buys it, we can pack it, under your brand.

Form and cut

HOSO, HLSO, EZ peel, PUD, PD, PDTO, butterfly, nobashi, rings, skewers and breaded shrimp.

Raw or cooked

Raw, blanched or fully cooked, plain or marinated to your recipe.

Treatment

Chemical-free, non-phosphate or STPP-treated, within the limits of your market.

Glaze and net weight

Any glaze level you specify, or 100% net weight, stated on the label.

Freezing

IQF, semi-IQF, block or tray-frozen, depending on the form.

Packing and brand

Your brand on printed bags, boxes, trays and master cartons, with your label text.

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countries supplied

factories across TBES Group

12,000 t

annual capacity

2016

exporting since

Shrimp forms we pack

HOSO

Head-on, shell-on

HLSO

Headless, shell-on

PUD

Peeled, undeveined

Peeled and deveined, tail off

PTO

Peeled, tail on

PDTO

Peeled and deveined, tail on

Butterfly

Peeled, tail on, cut open flat

Forms, counts and packing

HOSO, HLSO, PUD, PD, PTO, PDTO and butterfly, in counts from 8/10 to 80/100 and packed IQF or block. Net weight and glaze are agreed per contract.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose black tiger over vannamei?

Black tiger reaches larger sizes and has a firmer bite and distinctive striped shell, which suits premium menus and large-count orders. Vannamei is the better fit for steady, high-volume programs.