MOLLUSCS AND CEPHALOPODS · Enteroctopus megalocyathus

Octopus in Block

Frozen Patagonian octopus in industrial block format from the Aysén Region, designed for reprocessing, portioning, cooking and industrial processing in USA, Asia and European markets.

BlockGrade AAysénIndustrialGlobal
Octopus in Block

Description

Octopus in Block · story and datasheet

Octopus in block represents the industrial solution in Mar Austral Origin’s portfolio for buyers prioritizing logistical efficiency, volume and cost-per-kilo optimization.

Composed of whole pieces, homogeneous cuts or trimmings, it is frozen in industry-standard molds, facilitating storage, handling and reprocessing.

It is the ideal raw material for processing plants, processors, packers and industrial lines developing cooked, marinated, portioned or export canned products.

  • Industrial format oriented toward high volume and logistical optimization.
  • Excellent cost/yield ratio for secondary processing.
  • Ideal for cooking, marinating, canning, portioning and reprocessing.

Specifications

Technical data

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

SpeciesEnteroctopus megalocyathus
OriginChilean Patagonia — Aysén and southern zones
Fishing zonePatagonian coasts and interior channels
MethodArtisanal diving and selective fishing.
ProcessCleaning → molding → slow freezing → demolding → packaging
Shelf life18 months from processing date
Storage-25°C or lower

Nutritional information

Per 100 g of product

Specification Detail
ColorRed-brown. Free of spots or darkening.
TextureFirm, without excessive crystallization.
Protein15–17 g / 100g
Total fat1.0–1.5 g / 100g
Sodium230–350 mg / 100g

Reference values per 100 grams. The definitive specification sheet per lot is validated through technical documentation.

Ingredients

Composition

Whole Patagonian octopus, pieces or trimmings, frozen in industrial block format.

Allergens

Buyer information

Contains mollusks and molusk-derived products.

Origin and traceability

Where this product comes from

Product caught on Patagonian coasts and interior channels of southern Chile through artisanal diving and selective fishing, processed in a SERNAPESCA-authorized facility under HACCP and GMP protocols.

How it is used

Recommended applications

Processors

Ideal for plants requiring raw material for portioning, cooking and secondary processing.

Canning industry

Excellent base for industrial canning lines, marinades and retail-ready formats.

Packers

Format optimized for repackaging, sorting and industrial export.

How it fits your operation

From this datasheet to the container

Export under tariff code 0307.51 — Frozen octopus. Standard FOB or CIF operation according to commercial agreement.

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

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Recipes and ideas with Octopus in Block

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