SHORPUTI FISH (IQF) স্বরপুঁটি মাছ

Origin: Native to South and Southeast Asia, especially Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Nature: A freshwater catfish species, commonly farmed because it grows fast and survives well in ponds and rivers.

Appearance:

• Long body, smooth skin without scales

• Color: grayish on top and silver-white on the belly

• Has a broad head with whisker-like barbels (catfish feature)

Weight: Can range from 500 grams to several kilograms (some grow up to 10–15 kg).

Taste: Soft, tender flesh with very few bones; mild flavor, often compared to tilapia but slightly fattier.

Nutritional Value:

• Rich in protein

• Contains omega-3 fatty acids

• Source of calcium, iron, vitamin A, and phosphorus

Uses:

• Popular for curries, fish soups, and fried dishes

• Also exported as fillets (often called pangasius in international markets)

Origin & Habitat:
Shol fish, also known as Snakehead Murrel, is a freshwater predatory fish found in rivers, canals, ponds, and swamps across Bangladesh, India, and Southeast Asia. It’s locally called Shol in Bengali.

Appearance:

• Long, cylindrical body that looks snake-like

• Dark brown or blackish on top, lighter on the belly

• Large mouth with sharp teeth

• No scales on the head (smooth surface)

Weight: Usually 500 grams – 3 kg, but some grow up to 6–7 kg in natural rivers.

Taste:

• Firm, tasty flesh with fewer bones

• Considered very nutritious and healthy

• Often recommended for weak or recovering patients

Nutritional Value:

• High-quality protein

• Rich in iron, calcium, and phosphorus

• Contains omega-3 fatty acids and amino acids that help in tissue repair

Uses:

• Cooked in curries (shol machher jhol)

• Fried or roasted with spices

• In traditional medicine, shol is believed to help in healing after surgery or illness

Origin & Habitat:
Kalo Rupchada is a freshwater fish commonly found in rivers, ponds, and wetlands of Bangladesh and India. It is a darker variant of the regular Rupchada fish.

Appearance:

• Medium-sized, slightly elongated and flattened body

• Dark gray to blackish color on the back, lighter belly

• Small scales with smooth skin

• Broad head with a pointed mouth

Weight:

• Typically 200 grams – 1.5 kilograms

Taste:

• Soft, firm, and flavorful flesh

• Mildly oily, with few bones

• Ideal for traditional curries and frying

Nutritional Value:

• High in protein

• Rich in calcium, phosphorus, and essential vitamins

• Low in saturated fat, healthy for all ages

Uses:

• Cooked in curries (machher jhol)

• Fried or pan-roasted with spices

• Popular in rural and urban markets alike