PLAICE

PLEURONECTUS PLATESSA

Name                          Plaice

Latin Name               Pleuronectus platessa

Origin                          Netherland

Catch Area                 North Sea (FAO zone 27)

Available                    Fresh & Frozen

Process                       IQF frozen

 

What Is Plaice?

Wholesale plaice for sale, Pleuronectus platessa is a flat diamond-shaped fish that with the flounder and dab belongs to the plaice-like fish, which in their turn are part of the flatfish. The skin of the plaice is greenish brown on the right and has orange dots. On the left side (the blind side) the plaice is white. Plaice is a very popular consumption fish attractively priced, easy to prepare, very tasteful and not greasy. Also look at added value for breaded or pre-fried plaice fillet!

Benefits Of Frozen Plaice

The taste of a Plaice is simple yet delicious, and its soft flesh pairs well with delicate flavours. Plaices are perfect for mealtime as they can be cooked in so many ways using any flavour profile!

Plaice is a mild-tasting species of flatfish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Plaice can be cooked by battering and deep-frying it, which makes this fish an excellent choice! It takes sauces and other flavours very well, including steaming in a parcel or adding to pastries like traybake.

The lean meat in plaice is a decent source of polyunsaturated fats. Heart disease, stroke, hypertension and obesity can be minimised by consuming seafood. So it’s worth considering for your next meal!

If you want to feel healthier and live longer, plaice is a good choice. It has low saturated fat but high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which means that it’s easier for your heart muscle and the rest of your body cells to function properly. Wholesale plaice for sale

The high caloric content of plaice is a good thing for your body, considering the protein it contains. Plaice is effective in aiding weight loss and muscle growth.

Processing Plaice

The preservation of the plaice’s unique natural flavour is ensured when it is frozen, which will help preserve its extra-tasty flavour. When they are caught from the sea, the plaice is frozen at shallow temperatures.

Plaice will have more tenderness, maintain more moisture and have less degradation of lipids when quickly frozen. Our frozen fish can be stored in your freezer for 6 – 12 months, allowing you plenty of time to prepare recipes before the fish thaws!
Vofpm seafood Direct offers a large variety of fish, including frozen plaice, that can be stored frozen anytime during the year.

Why Buy Frozen Plaice From Us?

Vofpm seafood offers the world’s highest-quality frozen fish and seafood, guaranteeing short supply chains and the best tasting seafood available.
All of our depots buy fish at their local auctions where possible, so we only purchase fish around each country if it is not accessible locally.
We specialize in individually quick freezing all products for customers to transfer orders directly into freezers upon arrival, with outstanding service always being vital to us; all pre-prepared foods are made using high-quality ingredients as well!

Frozen Plaice Nutritional Facts

A 1-ounce serving of Plaice fillet provides:

Calories: 127
Total Fat: 3.1g
Saturated Fat: 1.1g
Cholesterol: 63mg
Sodium: 154mg
Potassium: 313mg
Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
Sugars: 0.0 g
Protein: 24.9g

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Fresh:

Sort	Plaice fillet skinless
Sizes:	No. 1 / No. 2 / No. 3
Packed	40 kg kist & 5-10 kg tempex box

 

Frozen:

Sort	Sorting
Plaice fillet with white skin on	Several sizes and sorting, please ask for the possibilities.
Plaice fillet skinless	Several sizes and sorting, please ask for the possibilities.

 

PACKAGING:

 

Packaged	5-10 kg / 1000g Retail (on request)
Euro pallet	5 x 128 of 10 x 80
Blok pallet	5 x 160 of 10 x 98