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Dried Scallops (Conpoy)
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Specialty Dried Seafood
Dried Shrimp and Prawns from a Wholesale Dried Seafood Supplier
BSA Food Products supplies peeled dried shrimp and larger dried prawns to importers, Asian grocery distributors, restaurants and sauce manufacturers, graded by size, color and dryness with additive status declared on every lot.
- Peeled dried shrimp and shell-on dried prawns
- Sized by length band or count per 100 g
- No-added-color lots on request, per processor
- Additive, sulfite and allergen status declared
- Bulk, foodservice and private-label retail packing
Product Specifications
Indicative; confirmed per lot on each quotation.
- Origin
- Southern and eastern China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Mexico, among others; origin and species declared per lot and subject to destination eligibility.
- Grade / Size
- Peeled shrimp by length band (e.g. under 2 cm, 2–3 cm, 3–4 cm, 4 cm+) or count per 100 g; dried prawns by count per kilogram.
- Form & Processing
- Ha mai is cooked in brine, sun- or oven-dried and mechanically peeled; larger dried prawns are supplied shell-on or partly peeled.
- Storage
- Short-term holding at cool ambient temperature is fine if packs stay sealed and dry; for longer periods store dried shrimp at 0–5 °C to limit fading and fat oxidation.
- MOQ
- Trial orders from 100 kg per size grade; container-load programs for importers and sauce manufacturers.
- Lead Time
- 2–3 weeks for standard stock grades; 4–6 weeks for no-added-color, custom-sieved or private-label lots.
Product overview
Dried shrimp is one of the highest-volume lines in Asian dried seafood, bought in quantity by kitchens and food factories alike. Small peeled dried shrimp, known in Cantonese as ha mai, are cooked in brine, dried and tumbled to strip away the shells, then sieved into size grades. Larger dried prawns are usually left shell-on or partly peeled and sold as a more premium item for braising, soups and gift packs. Tiny shell-on baby shrimp form a separate, lower-cost product and are quoted as such.
Raw material comes from several warm- and temperate-water shrimp groups, including Metapenaeus, Parapenaeopsis and Solenocera species, with larger dried prawns produced from Penaeus and related species where supply allows. Production centers include southern and eastern China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Mexico. Grading is by length band or count per 100 grams, and whole, unbroken bodies, consistent sizing and low shell residue mark the higher grades.
Color is where buyers need the most care. Natural color ranges from pale pink to deep orange depending on species, cooking and drying, and an unusually bright, uniform red may point to added color. We offer no-added-color lots on request, subject to what the supplying processor can produce, and any color, sulfite or other additive used is declared on the specification so that your labeling follows destination rules. Each lot is also checked for moisture, salt, shell and leg fragments, sand, mold and off odors.
Shrimp is a crustacean and a declared allergen in most major markets. Typical uses range from XO-style sauces, chilli oils and dumpling fillings to fried rice, turnip cake and South-East Asian sambals. As a wholesale dried seafood supplier serving foodservice and manufacturing, we pack in bulk cartons or in private-label retail packs, and many sauce makers pair dried shrimp with dried scallops for premium condiment recipes.
Specification sheet
Dried Shrimp and Prawns: full specification
Indicative values. Final specifications are confirmed per lot on the quotation and certificate of analysis.
| Type | Peeled dried shrimp (ha mai); shell-on or partly peeled dried prawns |
|---|---|
| Species | Metapenaeus, Parapenaeopsis, Solenocera and Penaeus spp.; declared per lot |
| Origin | China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mexico and others |
| Grade / size | Length bands e.g. 2–3 cm, 3–4 cm, 4 cm+; or count per 100 g |
| Moisture | Typically 18–25%, confirmed per lot |
| Color and additives | Natural color range; no-added-color lots on request; any additives declared |
| Allergen | Crustacean |
| Shelf life | Typically 12 months sealed; chilled holding recommended |
| Packing | 10–20 kg cartons; 1–3 kg packs; 100–250 g retail |
| Documents | Health certificate where required, certificate of origin, additive and allergen declaration; lab reports on request |
| Minimum order | Trial orders from 100 kg per size grade; container-load programs for importers and sauce manufacturers. |
| Lead time | 2–3 weeks for standard stock grades; 4–6 weeks for no-added-color, custom-sieved or private-label lots. |
FAQ
Dried Shrimp and Prawns: questions from buyers
Do you supply dried shrimp with no added color?
Yes, on request. Whether a no-added-color lot is available depends on the supplying processor and the season, so we confirm it at quotation rather than assuming it. Naturally colored shrimp is usually paler and less uniform than colored product, and we suggest starting with a trial order so that your own customers know what to expect on the shelf.
Are sulfites used on dried shrimp?
Some processors use sulfiting agents to control darkening and others do not. Our specification states whether sulfites or any other additives are present, and lots can be tested for sulfur dioxide where your market sets limits or requires labeling. Permitted additives and declaration thresholds differ by destination, so please confirm your market’s rules with us before ordering.
How are dried shrimp sizes graded?
Peeled shrimp is sieved into length bands or counted per 100 grams, with whole, unbroken pieces and low shell content in the top grades. Smaller and broken grades cost less and suit sauces, fillings and seasonings where appearance matters less. Tell us the dish or product you are making and we will suggest a grade that fits both the recipe and the budget.
What documents and labeling information come with each shipment?
Each shipment carries a commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, plus a health certificate where the destination requires one. We also provide species, additive and crustacean allergen information for your labels. For a broader view of import paperwork, read what importers need to know before ordering dried seafood.
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Share your target grade, packing, volume and destination. We confirm availability, documentation for your market and a formal quotation, usually within one business day.
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- Reference: Dried Shrimp and Prawns