Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is a cephalopod, a marine mollusk with a unique internal calcified shell commonly known as a cuttlebone, related to squid and octopus. They have eight arms and two tentacles.
They eat small crabs, shrimps, and some types of fish. Mostly shallow-water animals, although they can go to great depths, found in tropical and temperate coastal waters.
Man uses cuttlefish as a source of food, a source of black ink, and we use the cuttlebone, as a dietary supplement providing calcium for cage birds.
Health benefits of cuttlefish:
- Very low in saturated fat.
- Good source of vitamin C, B12.
- An excellent source of protein and calcium.
Vima presents cuttlefish perfectly cleaned in various sizes with the black ink used in pasta dishes and risotto.
The meat of the cuttlefish has a meatier texture than squid and also sweeter in flavor. Chefs much love ink for its rich, seaweedy flavor and its tar-black glossiness.
Available in:
Clean cuttlefish, 500-1000 units/kg
- QF, bulk pack, 10kg/22lb carton
Clean cuttlefish 20/40 & 40/60 units/kg
- IQF, bulk pack, 10kg/22lb carton
Ink
- Glass jar 180g, 30 units/carton
- 4gr bags, 50 bags per case, 36 cases per carton