Lakka Fish (IQF) লাক্কা মাছ
Price range: $ 71.99 through $ 220.00
Origin & Availability:
Lakka fish is commonly found in rivers and coastal waters of Bangladesh, India, and other parts of South Asia. It’s a freshwater and sometimes brackish-water fish, available in local markets throughout the year.
Appearance:
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Medium-sized fish, elongated body
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Silver-gray in color with a slightly darker back
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Smooth skin with small scales
Weight: Usually ranges between 200 grams to 1.5 kilograms.
Taste:
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White, soft, and flaky flesh
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Mild in flavor, easy to cook
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Few fine bones, which makes it good for curries and fries
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Low in fat
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Contains calcium, phosphorus, and essential minerals
Uses:
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Popular for traditional curries (machher jhol)
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Fried or grilled
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Sometimes dried and preserved in coastal areas
Origin & Availability:
Lakka fish is commonly found in rivers and coastal waters of Bangladesh, India, and other parts of South Asia. It’s a freshwater and sometimes brackish-water fish, available in local markets throughout the year.
Appearance:
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Medium-sized fish, elongated body
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Silver-gray in color with a slightly darker back
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Smooth skin with small scales
Weight: Usually ranges between 200 grams to 1.5 kilograms.
Taste:
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White, soft, and flaky flesh
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Mild in flavor, easy to cook
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Few fine bones, which makes it good for curries and fries
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Low in fat
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Contains calcium, phosphorus, and essential minerals
Uses:
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Popular for traditional curries (machher jhol)
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Fried or grilled
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Sometimes dried and preserved in coastal areas
| Weight | N/A |
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| Size | 5 Kg – 6 Kg, 10 Kg – 15 Kg, 4 Kg – 5 Kg, 6 Kg – 7 Kg, 7 Kg – 8 Kg, 8 Kg & Up Sizes |
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Medium-sized, elongated body
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Taste:
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Flesh is soft, juicy, and tasty
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Contains moderate bones but easy to eat
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High in protein
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Appearance:
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Small-sized fish, usually 20–100 grams
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Shiny silvery body, sometimes with light golden shade
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Slender body with small scales
Weight: Generally under 100 grams, but some varieties grow larger.
Taste:
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Very tasty and flavorful
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Soft flesh with tiny bones
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Popular for village-style curries and fries
Nutritional Value:
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Rich in protein
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High in calcium and phosphorus (good for bones)
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Contains vitamins and minerals essential for health
Uses:
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Eaten fried (crispy puti fry)
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Cooked in light curry (machher jhol) with vegetables
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Origin & Habitat:
Carp is one of the most common freshwater fish in the world. Native to Europe and Asia, it is now widely farmed across the globe, including Bangladesh, India, China, and the USA.
Appearance:
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Medium to large size
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Thick body with large shiny scales
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Colors vary from silver, golden to grayish-black
Weight: Can range from 1–15 kg depending on species and environment.
Taste:
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Mild and slightly sweet flavor
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Firm but tender flesh
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Some species have fine bones, while others have fewer bones
Nutritional Value:
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Rich in protein
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Contains omega-3 fatty acids
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Good source of vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium
Uses:
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Widely used in curries (machher jhol in Bengali cuisine)
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Grilled, fried, or baked
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Origin & Habitat:
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Appearance:
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Medium-sized, slightly elongated and flattened body
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Dark gray to blackish color on the back, lighter belly
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Small scales with smooth skin
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Broad head with a pointed mouth
Weight:
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Typically 200 grams – 1.5 kilograms
Taste:
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Soft, firm, and flavorful flesh
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Mildly oily, with few bones
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Ideal for traditional curries and frying
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Rich in calcium, phosphorus, and essential vitamins
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Low in saturated fat, healthy for all ages
Uses:
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Cooked in curries (machher jhol)
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Fried or pan-roasted with spices
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Popular in rural and urban markets alike
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Appearance: Flattened body, usually silvery or gray, sometimes with a darker shade.
Weight: Typically ranges from 200 grams to 2 kilograms.
Taste: Mild and soft flesh with fewer bones, making it convenient for cooking and eating.
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Rich in protein
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Low in fat
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Contains Vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and potassium
Origin & Habitat:
Star Baim is a freshwater spiny eel found in rivers, canals, ponds, and wetlands of Bangladesh, India, and Southeast Asia. It prefers muddy or sandy bottoms and comes out mostly at night to feed.
Appearance:
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Long, slender, snake-like body
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Brownish or grayish color with small dark spots or star-like patterns along the body
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Narrow pointed head with small barbels
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Looks like a small snake, but it is a true fish
Weight & Size:
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Typically 100–500 grams
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Can grow up to 1–1.5 feet long
Taste:
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Soft, tender flesh
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Less bony compared to other small fishes
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Considered a delicacy in rural areas
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Contains iron, calcium, and phosphorus
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Traditionally believed to give strength and aid recovery
Uses:
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Cooked in curries (baim machher jhol)
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Fried or pan-roasted
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Often prepared with mustard paste or mild spices
Origin & Habitat:
Kalibaush is a popular freshwater fish in South Asia. It is commonly found in rivers, haors, beels, and ponds of Bangladesh and India.
Appearance:
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Elongated, slightly flattened body
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Silvery with a golden tint
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Darker back (dorsal side)
Weight: Typically ranges from 250 grams to 2 kilograms.
Taste:
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Soft and flavorful flesh
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Medium-sized bones, but easy to eat
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Nutritional Value:
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Rich in protein
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Low in fat, making it healthy
Uses:
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Popular in traditional village-style cooking
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Cooked in curries with potatoes, eggplant, or lentils
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Also suitable for frying and pan-roasting
Origin & Habitat:
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Appearance:
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Medium-sized, slightly flattened and elongated body
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Silvery-white color, sometimes with a light golden tint
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Small scales, smooth skin
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Broad head with a pointed mouth
Weight:
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Typically 200 grams – 1.5 kilograms
Taste:
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Soft, tender, and mild-flavored flesh
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Few bones, easy to cook and eat
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Ideal for curries, frying, or roasting
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Uses:
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Cooked in traditional curries (machher jhol)
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Fried or roasted with spices
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Popular in both rural and urban markets
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