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What is smoked catfish? Origin, uses and storage

Smoked catfish · Édéa, Littoral

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.

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Smoked catfish

Vacuum-packed · 400 g · $20.49

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.

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