FISH · Merluccius australis

Southern hake fillet IQF

Premium southern hake fillet processed in Patagonia Chile, without skin or bones, individually frozen in IQF for foodservice, hotels, gourmet retail and specialized export.

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Southern hake fillet IQF

Description

Southern hake fillet IQF · story and datasheet

The southern hake IQF fillet represents one of the highest value-added presentations in Mar Austral’s fish line.

Processed through manual filleting, skin and bone removal, and individual IQF freezing, it delivers maximum operational flexibility for professional kitchens and premium retail channels.

Its white, firm and delicate meat makes it an excellent base for steamed, baked, grilled or breaded preparations, with strong demand in Europe, USA and Chile.

  • Ready-to-cook product, requiring no additional filleting or cleaning.
  • IQF freezing allows partial use and waste reduction.
  • Ideal for hotels, foodservice, premium retail and export.

Specifications

Technical data

Operational information the buyer needs to validate before negotiation: format, weight, storage and certifications.

SpeciesMerluccius australis (fillet)
OriginSouthern waters — Patagonia Chile
Catch zoneAysén and Magallanes, southern Chile
MethodTrawling and longlining under quota.
ProcessManual filleting → skin and bone removal → washing → IQF -35°C → packaging
Shelf life18 months from processing date
Storage-25°C or lower

Nutritional information

Per 100 g of product

Specification Detail
ColorPearly white. No spots or darkening.
TextureFirm, in clean fillets. Bone-free.
Protein18–20 g / 100g
Total fat1.0–2.0 g / 100g
Sodium150–250 mg / 100g

Reference values per 100 grams. Final specifications by lot are validated through technical documentation.

Ingredients

Composition

Southern hake fillet without skin or bones, individually frozen via IQF process.

Allergens

Buyer information

Contains fish and fish-derived products.

Origin and traceability

Where this product comes from

Product caught in southern waters of Aysén and Magallanes under SUBPESCA regulation, processed in a plant authorized by SERNAPESCA with inline metal detection and batch traceability.

How it is used

Recommended applications

Foodservice

Ideal for hotels, restaurants and professional kitchens requiring operational speed and premium quality.

Gourmet retail

Excellent skin pack or vacuum format for consumers seeking premium, ready-to-cook fish.

Export

High demand in Spain, Italy, Germany, USA and specialized premium white fish buyers.

How it fits your operation

From this datasheet to the container

Export under tariff code 0304.74 — Frozen hake fillets. Standard operation FOB any Chilean port or CIF per commercial agreement.

The product requires constant cold chain at -25°C or lower, with estimated transit times of 20–28 days to Europe and 12–18 days to USA.

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Recipes and ideas with Southern hake fillet IQF

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