Molluscs and other · Wild-caught
Red sea cucumber
Parastichopus tremulus
Red sea cucumber from Norwegian waters, traded frozen and dried for Asian markets, where dried sea cucumber is a traditional delicacy.
Typical formats:Frozen · Dried · Whole
Catch and area
Taken mainly as bycatch in shrimp trawling along the coast; a small, developing trade.
Season
- Jan: in season
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Available all year
Formats and condition
Frozen whole, dried whole.
Typical uses
Asian food markets and processing.
Typical specifications – confirmed per quotation
| Specification | Typical |
|---|---|
| Category | Molluscs and other |
| Origin | Wild-caught |
| Formats | Frozen · Dried · Whole |
| Season | All year |
These are typical trade formats and seasons, not a promise of availability. Exact specifications, grades, volumes and terms are confirmed in each quotation.
Availability, specifications, grades, packaging and delivery are confirmed in each quotation. Nothing on this page is a promise of stock or lead time.
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