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Plaice and Flounder: wholesale supply from Portugal
Yellowtail flounder and American plaice from the North Atlantic give thin, mild white flesh ideal for frying, breading and children's menus.
Overview
Plaice and Flounder (Limanda ferruginea, Hippoglossoides platessoides) is a lean species found in the North Atlantic. Its flesh is delicate and fine-grained, which makes it well suited to frying, oven baking and steaming.
Gialmar supplies Plaice and Flounder frozen. Lots are received, checked and stored at our IFS Food-certified plants in Tondela and Lajedo, so you can order from stock in Portugal all year round.
We supply Plaice and Flounder to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, caterers, processors and importers in Portugal and international markets. Every lot is traceable from origin to delivery under our HACCP plan and IFS Food certification. MSC-certified supply is available for specific lines only, so please ask before ordering.
Available presentations: Whole and Steaks. To receive a quotation, tell us the presentation, size grade, glazing for frozen product, packing format, volume and delivery point. We do not publish a price list, because prices follow season and landings; we confirm them per order.
Store frozen Plaice and Flounder at −18 °C or below. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator at 0–4 °C and do not refreeze after thawing.
Limanda ferruginea, Hippoglossoides platessoidesScientific name
Whitefish & large speciesCategory
LeanFat content
FrozenSupply
Presentations
Whole
Whole Plaice and Flounder, graded by size; gutting and cleaning on request.
Steaks
Cross-cut steaks for portion control in food service and retail.
Frequently asked questions
What is the scientific name of Plaice and Flounder?
Plaice and Flounder is traded as Limanda ferruginea, Hippoglossoides platessoides, a whitefish found in the North Atlantic.
Is Plaice and Flounder available fresh or frozen?
We supply Plaice and Flounder frozen, from stock in Portugal, all year round.
Which presentations of Plaice and Flounder can I order?
Whole and Steaks. Other cuts and packing formats can be discussed for regular volumes.
How is Plaice and Flounder usually cooked?
Its flesh is delicate and fine-grained. Typical uses are frying, oven baking and steaming.
How do I get a price for Plaice and Flounder?
Send the presentation, volume and delivery point through the quotation form or to geral@gialmar.com. We reply with availability and a quotation; there is no public price list.
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