Sea Urchin
Collector sea urchin, hand-picked along India’s south coast and supplied on request.
| Category | Other Seafood |
|---|---|
| Origin | India |
| Available Form | Whole, Roe (on request) |
| Seasonality | Throughout the year except the monsoon |
| Packaging | Block frozen or IQF, packed in poly bags inside export-grade master cartons. Carton size,... |
| Minimum Order | On request |
| Export Availability | Available for export on enquiry |
Product Overview
Collector sea urchin, hand-picked along India’s south coast and supplied on request.
In Indian waters it is found mainly along the Kollam to Kanyakumari. It is usually caught by hand picking.
Foods King India sources sea urchin through verified processors, with our team supervising grading, freezing and packing to the buyer’s specification and inspecting every lot before loading. Available forms: Whole, Roe (on request).
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Tripneustes gratilla |
|---|---|
| Areas of Abundance | Kollam to Kanyakumari |
| Peak Season | Throughout the year except the monsoon |
| Distribution | South-west and south-east coasts of India |
| Catching Method | Hand picking |
| Freezing | Block frozen / IQF |
| Grading | Size-graded as per buyer specification |
| Glazing | As per buyer requirement |
| French Name | Oursin |
| Spanish Name | Erizo de mar |
| Japanese Name | Uni |
Available Forms
Other cuts, sizes and forms can be discussed based on availability.
Packaging
Block frozen or IQF, packed in poly bags inside export-grade master cartons. Carton size, net weight, glazing and labelling as per buyer specification.
Quality Control
- Raw material checked for freshness at landing and receiving
- Size grading and weight checks against the agreed specification
- Hygiene monitoring during processing and packing
- Pre-shipment inspection with photo report before loading
Export & Logistics
- Shipped frozen at –18 °C or below in reefer containers
- Export documentation coordinated for the destination country
- Container loading supervised and documented
- Shipment tracking updates shared until arrival
Export availability: Available for export on enquiry