Surimi Seafood
Surimi Seafood is a processed seafood product made from Surimi, a fish protein. The product originated from Japan and is consumed on an enormous scale. It is now also a basis for an important seafood industry in the U.S. and Europe.
The first step in making Surimi Seafood is Surimi’s production, the fish protein paste that serves as a main ingredient in the finished product. To make Surimi Seafood, the Surimi is mixed with salt, sugar, starches, and flavoring then formed into a variety of shapes and cooked.
Surimi is:
- Low in fat and calories.
- Offers a healthy amount of minerals such as phosphorous.
- Omega-3 fatty acids.
Surimi seafood is available in various products, including those textured and flavored to resemble crab claws, Shrimp or Lobster.
Surimi Seafood by Vima is a versatile, pre-cooked product with a mild, sweet flavor. An excellent seafood replacement for products such as shrimp, crab, or lobster. It is a popular choice in many sushi restaurants and salad bars.
Available as:
Surimi seafood sticks
- 250gr/8.8 OZ. bag, 10kg/22lb carton (40 bags)
Breaded surimi crab claws
- 250gr/8.8 OZ. bag, 10kg/22lb carton (40 units)
Seafood delicacies shrimp/crab flavor
- 500gr/17.6 OZ. bag, 10kg/22lb carton
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Atlantic Cod
Atlantic cod, (Gadus morhua) is fished in the North Atlantic, specifically in North America, southern Greenland, Ireland, and the European coast.
Atlantic cod, is a white fish that stands out for:
- Rich in proteins and Omega-3 fatty acids.
- Vitamins B1, B2, B6 y B9, D, E, and A.
- A large amount of Magnesium.
- Low-fat content.
- Outstanding presence of potassium and phosphorus.
Besides being an excellent low-calorie source of protein cod contains a variety of important nutrients and has also been shown to be useful in a number of different health conditions and versatile to prepare.
Vima selects only the premium fish for our cod fillets and cod loins, with its mild, slightly sweet flavor and creamy texture.
Atlantic cod is a mild-tasting fish that flakes easily when cooked making it a delicious and healthy choice.
Available in:
Loins
- 2 skinless loins IVP in case 300 g, Box 6 kg / 13.2 LB
- IVP, 10kg/22lb box
- IWP, 7kg/15.4lb box
Fillets
- Bulk pack, 10kg/22lb box
Smelt
Smelt, (Atherina boyeri), are small, silvery herring-like fishes. Native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and fished mainly in lagoons and estuaries.
They are:
- Low in fat and low in calories.
- A good source of Vitamin B12.
- Rich in minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium, and selenium.
Vima presents them whole. Smelt are often eaten whole. The flesh is generally bland and tender. It is usually cooked fried or roasted, and the bones soften when cooked and may be eaten.
Available in:
- Whole, 1kg/2.2lb bag, 10kg/22lb box
- Whole, bulk pack, 7kg/15.4lb box
Atlantic Pomfret
Atlantic Pomfret (Brama brama) is found in the Atlantic, Indian, and South Pacific Ocean.
They are:
- Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.
- Moderate in fat content and provide Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, and Potassium.
- Rich in vitamins B12 and B3 and also in vitamin D.
Vima presents Atlantic Pomfret in fillets.
The fat content is moderate, which contributes to the mild, succulent tasting flesh. The taste is almost sweet. It can be baked, broiled, grilled, or panfried.
Available in:
- Skinless fillets, IVP, 10kg/22lb carton
Saithe
Saithe (Pollachius virens) from the Gadidae family, is a white fish similar to cod or pollock, but it differs from them by the longitudinal lines along its back. Mainly fished in the North Atlantic.
Saithe, a white fish, stands out for its low-fat content, other notable nutrients are:
- Especially rich in protein and low in fat
- High in vitamin B12, and D
- High in selenium, an important element in an enzyme that fights harmful chemical processes in the body.
Saithe distinctive flavor goes well with spicy dishes and as the meat has a firm texture is well suited for frying.
Vima Saithe is mainly presented in fillets, skin-on and boneless, fished in Iceland, where it is filleted and processed, a guaranteed fresh product.
They are usually large fillets, between 500 to 1000 gr. Other possible presentations are in loins or portions.
Available in:
- Fillet, IVP, bulk pack, 10kg/22lb box
- Fillet, IQF, bulk pack, 10kg/22lb box
- Fillet, interleaved, 2x9kg, 18kg/39.68lb box
Kingfish
Kingfish or King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) is iron-grey on the back and silvery on their sides and belly. They grow very fast and can grow up to 100 pounds and live for over 20 years.
Primarily found in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico, but they are highly migratory.
Kingfish are:
- Low in saturated fat.
- Good source of vitamin A.
- An excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorous.
Vima offers Kingfish whole, in loins, in steaks or portions.
Available in:
Loin
- IQF, bulk pack, 25kg/55lb box
Slice
- IQF, bulk pack, 10kg/22lb box
- IVP, 2lb bag, 22lb box
Steak
- IVP, 10lk/22lb box