Cat Tiger Shrimp

Origin : Bangladesh

Availability : Stock Available

Process : Raw & Cooked

Source : Natural Farming

100% Organic and Natural Farming Shrimps

Cat Tiger Shrimp
Commonly known as cocktail shrimp, flower shrimp, or rainbow shrimp, this medium-sized marine species is renowned for its bold, sweet flavor and firm texture. Cat Tiger shrimp is available year-round and is a significant product in Asian aquaculture. At BD Shrimp Trading, Bangladesh, we offer the best quality Head On/Head Less Cat Tiger shrimps, available as block frozen and IQF.

Characteristics and Availability

Cat Tiger shrimp, with its pale brown body and greenish tint on the carapace, is naturally found in Bangladesh and India. It grows in Black Tiger culture ponds and is distinguished by its meaty, firm texture and mild flavor. When cooked, it turns a vibrant pink, making it popular in Europe.

Features

Distinctive Appearance: Pale brown body with greenish tint, yellow or cream transverse bands, and banded antennae.
Flavor and Texture: Meaty, firm texture with a mild flavor. Turns pink when cooked.
Chemical-Free: Processed with modern machinery under hygienic methods to ensure 100% chemical-free, fresh, and safe products.

Quick Facts About Cat Tiger Shrimp

Scientific Name: Penaeus Semisulcatus
Local Names in Bangladesh: Cat Tiger, Cocktail, Flower Shrimp
Source: Wild Caught, Natural Farming
Peak Season: November to February
Processing Types: Raw, Cooked, Blanched
Freezing Types: Block Frozen, IQF

Production Types

Raw: Head-On Shell-On (HOSO), Headless Shell-On (HLSO), Peeled & Deveined (Tail On/Tail Off), Peeled & Un-deveined (PUD)
Cooked: Head-On Shell-On (HOSO), Headless Shell-On (HLSO), Cooked P&D, PUD & PDTO
Additional Options: Cooked P&D, PUD & PDTO

Available Sizes

41/50, 51/60, 61/70, 71/90, 91/120, 100/200, 200/300, 300/500, and Broken

Packaging Styles

6×4 Lbs., 6×2 Kg, 6×1.8 Kgs, 6×1.5 kgs, 6×1.2 kgs, 10×1 Kg, 5×2 Lbs, 10×2 Lbs, or as per buyer’s request

Certifications

BAP, BRC, HACCP, EU, GMP, HALAL

Quality Standards

Uniformity: Standard uniformity of 1.30 for all sizes, ensuring no more than 10% size variation within a unit.
Appearance: Uniform natural color, size, and good condition within each unit. No bad colors or flavors are allowed.
Additives: All natural, STPP, as per buyer’s request.
Requirement: All products are produced following HACCP-based GMP, SOP, and SSOP standards, with stringent hygiene and sanitation protocols for all production workers.

Customization

We can produce and supply any specified size, variant, packet variety, or value-added product for either buyers’ brands or our own, tailored to buyers’ requirements.