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Whitebait

Crispy, whole baby fish – a timeless seafood classic

Whitebait are small, whole fish traditionally coated in flour and fried until crispy. Light, delicate, and packed with flavour, they’re a favourite starter or sharing dish in seafood menus.
Prime/Exotic Lines
Product code

WB-100

Product form

Whole baby fish, ideal for frying or deep-frying

Product life

12 months frozen

Prepared to your specification ? contact our team about portioning, packing and preparation options.

Product details

Specification

  • Product form

    Whole, cleaned

  • Pack size

    454g / 1kg bag

  • Net weight

    As labelled

  • Product life

    12 months frozen

Storage & preparation

  • Preparation

    Shallow or deep-fry from frozen until golden and crispy

  • Storage

    Keep frozen at -18°C. Once defrosted, do not refreeze.

Nutrition

  • Energy

    Available on request

  • Protein

    15.5g per 100g

  • Fat

    Available on request

For best results, shallow or deep-fry from frozen until golden and crispy.

In the kitchen

Most-asked questions

Questions

No – whitebait are small, whole fish and are traditionally eaten as-is once cooked.

Fry until crispy and serve with lemon wedges and a dipping sauce like aioli or tartare.

Yes, they can be cooked straight from frozen without defrosting.

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