Black Cod MSC Cat. 3 is an industrial fish raw material derived from by-products of black cod processing. The product contains bones, heads, backbone sections, and pieces of meat. It is intended for further use in the production of animal feed, fish meal, and industrial feed products.
This raw material is well suited for B2B buyers looking for an economical and functional fish base for large-scale production. Fresh or frozen form allows deliveries to be adjusted to the plant’s operating model. Fish by-products from black cod for pet food can support the production of wet food, protein components, and feed raw materials.
Why choose this product from Master Meat?
The product meets the needs of companies working with fish raw materials in large volumes. Black Cod Cat. 3 helps plan production, reduce recipe costs, and maintain access to a protein raw material.
- Fresh or frozen form makes it easier to match deliveries to the production process.
- Big box packaging supports industrial logistics.
- Category 3 material has a clearly defined use for pet food and feed.
- Presence of bone and meat elements increases suitability for further processing.
- Ability to work with large volumes supports continuous production.
For the buyer, this means greater delivery predictability and better use of the raw material. The product can be a good choice for plants that need a stable base for producing feed or fish meal.
Use in industry and gastronomy
Black Cod MSC Cat. 3 is intended for industrial applications. The product can be used in the production of wet food for dogs and cats, protein components, fish meal, and feed for fur animals. Due to its Category 3 status, it is not intended for gastronomy or for human food production.
The raw material is suitable where delivery flexibility, easy handling of big boxes, and further technological processing are important. It can be used as fish raw material for wet animal food and as a base for fish meal.
Key properties and technical data
The most important product parameters result from its species, category, composition, and delivery form. These are important data for plants planning pet food, feed, or fish meal production.
- Species: black cod, Pollachius virens.
- Category: 3.
- Product form: fresh or frozen fish raw material.
- Composition: fish processing by-products, bones, heads, backbone sections, and pieces of meat.
- Packaging: big box.
- Storage of frozen product: below -18°C.
These properties are important for logistics planning, storage, and large-scale raw material handling.
Quality and hygiene standards
The product is Category 3 material and should be used in accordance with its intended use for pet food and feed. It requires proper hygiene conditions, batch control, and suitable transport. In the case of frozen form, the temperature must be maintained below -18°C.
The full product name indicates an MSC variant. However, the certificate should always be confirmed for the specific batch and delivery documents. The product is not intended for human consumption.
Who is this product for?
This product is best suited for producers of wet food, feed mills, fish meal producers, and industrial buyers. It is ideal when fish raw material for dog and cat food production, a base for fish meal, or a component for fur animal feed is needed. It is not the right choice for HoReCa, retail stores, or human food producers.
Technical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Black cod by-products |
| SKU | A-4 |
| Species | Black cod |
| Latin name | Pollachius virens |
| Category | 3 |
| Product form | Fresh or frozen fish raw material |
| Composition | Fish processing by-products, bones, heads, backbone sections, and pieces of meat |
| Packaging | Big box |
| Delivery form | Fresh or frozen |
| Storage of frozen product | Below -18°C |
| Certificate | MSC |
| Use | Pet food, wet food, fish meal production, feed for fur animals |
| Food use | The product is not intended for human consumption |
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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