What is Surimi? Surimi (a
Japanese word ) is an edible paste made from processed fish or other
meat. It is used to imitate the texture/color of the meat of lobster, crab etc. The
production process includes - Descaling of Fish wherein the fish meat, skin,
bones and scales are separated.
Raw Material Manual
The Company is producing and exporting Surimi from Three
Different factories from Ratnagiri - Maharashtra, Chorwad- Gujarat, Brahmwar –
Karnataka The Fish catch from Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra are processed
in Ratnagiri Maharashtra factory. The Fish catch from Kerala, Karnataka in
Brahmwar – Karnataka factory. The Fish catch from Veraval, Porbandar in
Chorwad- Gujarat factory.In order to produce safe and wholesome product the
fish is handled in the hygienic ways and atmosphere. The fish is stored in
clean plastic tubs with sufficient quantity of flake ice. The raw material is
always maintained in proper temperature range throughout the processing
period.
Surimi (Fish Paste) Process
Surimi (is a
Japanese word ) means fish
paste . The production process
includes - Descaling of Fish wherein the fish meat, skin, bones and scales are
separated. Then fish meat is washed
thoroughly and the water content is removed in decanter process. The
processed Fish Meat (Surimi) is then packed
in 10kg block
in polythelene bags
and then kept
in Galvanized trays.
These trays then
put in plate
freezer for freezing
the product under
-40 degree centigrade. After completion of
freezing process the
product is removed
from the trays
and packed in
master carton containing
2 blocks of
10kg i.e. 20 kg per
carton. Then it is
kept in cold
storage under -18 degree
centigrade and then
exported as per orders.
Surimi Value Added Products
Surimi (fish paste)
is main raw
material to produce
Value Added Products. In Surimi
the other products
like wheat starch,
flavours of shrimps (prawns), lobsters, crabs,
vegetable oil, food
grade colour etc.
are added. After completion
of proper mixing
process the product
is passed through
pasteurizing process then
it is vacuum
packed and passed
through chilling process
and then sent to Spiral
freezer for freezing
the same under
-35 degree centigrade. After
completion of freezing
process the product
is removed from
the conveyor of Spiral freezer
and packed in
master carton as
per orders. Then it
is kept in cold storage
under -18 degree centigrade
and then exported
as per orders.
Some items of
the product are
available for ready
to eat and others breaded
items are known
as fried items.
Gadre
Marine has roped in Vikas
Khanna-an award winning Indian chef as their brand ambassador. With this association the brand aims to change the
perception about frozen seafood in India and create more awareness about its
specialities. Gadre challenges the very roots of Indian culture where fish
is always served fresh; their authentic frozen seafood touches the very essence
of modern Indians looking for a simpler, healthier and tastier
alternative.
Founded in 1978 by Mr. Deepak Gadre, Gadre Marine
Export was originally a processing and packaging unit of frozen marine products
such as shrimps, squids, cuttlefish and other fin-fish. In 1994 however an
unprecedented and bold step was taken, India's first and only Surimi
manufacturing plant was set up in Ratnagiri. Gadre Marine since then became the
third largest Surimi** manufacturer in the world.
In 2004 the company under the leadership of its
Managing Director, Mr Arjun Gadre set up a Surimi** value added products plant
with a wide product line encompassing surimi value added products, marinated
ready to cook fish and cut n cleaned raw fish. Gadre challenges the very roots
of Indian culture where fish is always served fresh; their authentic frozen
seafood touches the very essence of modern Indians looking for a simpler,
healthier and tastier alternative.
Some of the products retailed and produced by the brand are:
Masala Prawns- Authentic Konkani Masala combines with our Prawns to create an exceptional flavour. The Freshness crunchiness and the blend of flavourful spices are set to make the eating experience of your customers truly scrumptious.
Masala Mackerel - We have delicately flavoured our fish with authentic Konkani masala’s to bring out its richness in every bite, while simultaneously maintaining the nutrition value. This preparation will truly tantalize your palate.
Lobster Bytes - Pamper palates with the memorable
taste of these Lobster Bites. They are prepared with authentic lobster
flavor and coated with bread crumbs to create a mouth-watering experience
in every bite!
Amritsari crab claw - Blend of Amritsari
Masala with our Crab Claw ingredients to create the most exclusive
taste; one which is crispy , fresh and spicy. This appetizer is conveniently
cooked, is low on cholesterol & high on satisfaction.
Gadre Marine Pvt Ltd already exports Surimi and other
Fish products in large quantities to Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea and
Australia. The company presently running 3 plants one in Ratnagiri, another in
Chorwad Gujarat and Brahmwar- Karnataka. After successfully exporting abroad,
Gadre has now decided to focus on the Indian Market despite the challenges it
faces.
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