Live Eel / Unagi Export Specifications
Three precision-sorted live grades delivered exclusively via oxygenated international airfreight with a 500 kg Minimum Order Quantity.
Live Elver Grade (30g – 50g)
Carefully acclimated and size-graded juvenile eels from Sulawesi freshwater systems. Selected for uniform feeding response, intact mucus coat, and rapid adaptation after airfreight arrival.
- Strict manual & optical grading to prevent cannibalism in grow-out tanks
- 48-hour clean-water fasting & temperature step-down protocol prior to packing
- High survival rate across 24–36 hour international airfreight corridors
Live Fingerling Grade (50g – 150g)
Robust fingerling-stage eels past the delicate early juvenile threshold. Ideal for buyers seeking shortened grow-out cycles and predictable harvest timelines before peak seasonal demand.
- Shortens farm finishing cycle by 3 to 5 months compared to smaller seed
- Verified gill health, parasite-free quarantine screening, and vigorous swimming vitality
- Consistent year-round tropical supply from South Sulawesi waters
Live Consumption Size (250g – 500g)
Finish-conditioned live unagi purged in pristine circulating spring water to eliminate earthy off-flavors. Rich subcutaneous lipid profile, supple skin, and firm flesh tailored for traditional charcoal kabayaki and shirayaki.
- 48–72 hour pristine freshwater purging removes geosmin / muddy notes prior to flight
- Optimal 2P–4P commercial culinary sizing (250g–500g) with balanced fat content
- Direct airfreight arrival for immediate holding tank transfer or live processing
Complete Technical Comparison Matrix
All weights and piece counts are verified during pre-flight optical and manual grading in Makassar.
| Live Grade | Individual Weight | Pieces / kg | Est. Pieces / 500 kg MOQ | Transit Temp | Pre-Flight Purging | Primary B2B Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Elver Grade (30g – 50g) | 30g – 50g | 20 – 33 pcs / kg | 10,000 – 16,500 pcs / 500kg lot | 14°C – 16°C (dormant transit) | 48h bio-secure gut clearance | Commercial Eel Farms & Intensive RAS / Pond Operators |
| Live Fingerling Grade (50g – 150g) | 50g – 150g | 7 – 20 pcs / kg | 3,500 – 10,000 pcs / 500kg lot | 13°C – 15°C (dormant transit) | 48h bio-secure gut clearance | Fast-Turnover Aquaculture Facilities & Regional Finishing Farms |
| Live Consumption Size (250g – 500g) | 250g – 500g | 2 – 4 pcs / kg (2P – 4P grade) | 1,000 – 2,000 pcs / 500kg lot | 12°C – 14°C (dormant transit) | 48h–72h off-flavor & sediment purging | Live Seafood Importers, Kabayaki Processors & Specialty Restaurant Distributors |
Oxygenated Live-Cargo Airfreight Packaging Architecture
Engineered to maintain dissolved oxygen, thermal stability, and low ammonia across 24–36 hour international flights.
High-Density Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Export Carton
Sealed against external runway heat and cargo hold fluctuations
Twin Food-Grade Polyethylene (PE) Heavy-Gauge Liners
Double-sealed to prevent leakage or pressure loss at altitude
99.5% Pure Medical-Grade Oxygen Headspace (1:3 Ratio)
Maintains dissolved oxygen > 11–12 mg/L throughout transit
Insulated Gel Ice Packs (Separated from Direct Skin Contact)
Holds water at 12°C–16°C to sustain calm metabolic dormancy