White Shrimp (chaka)

Origin : Bangladesh

Availability : Stock Available

Process : Raw & Cooked

Source : Deep Sea Catch

100% Organic and Natural Sea Catch Shrimps

Sea Catch White Shrimp
Commonly referred to as Banana Shrimp or Chaka Shrimp, the Sea Catch White Shrimp is one of the world’s major commercial prawn species. Known for its bold, sweet flavor and firm texture, it features a mild sweetness, low to medium oiliness, and a moist, medium-textured flesh. Raw flesh is translucent, turning white with pinkish bands upon cooking.

Availability and Quality

White Shrimp is available year-round, sourced from both sea catch and farm-raised environments. At Sea Export BD, we provide the finest quality Head On and Head Less White shrimps, available as block frozen and IQF.

Characteristics

The White Shrimp is net harvested in the Bay of Bengal and undergoes grading, packaging, and blast freezing at our processing facility. Cooked meat is softer compared to other shrimp species, and it is highly regarded in the international seafood market.

Quick Facts About White Shrimp (Chaka)

Scientific Name: Penaeus Indicus
Local Names in Bangladesh: White Shrimp, Chaka Shrimp, Chaka Chingri
Source: Sea Catch/Farm Raised
Peak Season: April to October
Processing Types: Raw, Cooked, Blanched
Freezing Types: Block Frozen, Semi-IQF, IQF

Production Types

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

Available Sizes

Sizes: 8/12, 13/15, 16/20, 21/25, 21/30, 26/30, 31/40, 41/50

Packaging Styles

Packaging: 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

Certifications

Certifications: BRC, HACCP, EU, GMP, HALAL

Quality Standards

Uniformity: Standard uniformity of 1.25 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.
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.