Quick answer
Smoked catfish: Smoked catfish has firm flesh and is much loved in sauces. Ours comes from Édéa, in Cameroon’s Littoral region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Machoiron fumé
- Scientific name
- Arius spp.
- Origin
- Édéa, Sanaga-Maritime · Littoral
- Category
- Dried fish & seafood
- Type
- Semi-processed
- Available formats
- Vacuum-packed
- Delivery
- Health certificate · by country
What is Smoked catfish?
Smoked catfish has firm flesh and is much loved in sauces.
Its scientific name is Arius spp..
Where does Smoked catfish come from?
Our Smoked catfish comes from Édéa, Sanaga-Maritime, in the Littoral region (capital Douala). Growing areas in the region: Penja, Njombé, Loum, Mbanga, Édéa. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Smoked catfish?
Dried and smoked fish and shrimp add depth and umami to sauces.
Pack size: Vacuum-packed · 400 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: vacuum-packed.
How should you store Smoked catfish?
Keep frozen (-18 °C / 0 °F). Do not refreeze once thawed.
Where to buy Smoked catfish in Europe, the US and Canada
An animal-origin product: it needs a health certificate; we check it can enter your country before shipping. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Smoked catfish called in French?
In French: Machoiron fumé.
How do I store Smoked catfish?
Keep frozen (-18 °C / 0 °F). Do not refreeze once thawed.
Can Smoked catfish be shipped outside Cameroon?
An animal-origin product: it needs a health certificate; we check it can enter your country before shipping.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.


