{"product_id":"hilsha-ilish-900-1000g-18-20-pcs-approx-40-lb-box","title":"Hilsha (Ilish) – 900–1000g (18–20 pcs) – Approx. 40 lb Box","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilsha (Ilish) Fish – Bulk Box (38–40 lb) | 18–20 Whole Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy the authentic taste of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Hilsha (Ilish) Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most popular and highly prized fish in Bengali and South Asian cuisine. Known for its distinctive aroma, rich buttery flavor, delicate flesh, and soft texture, Hilsha is perfect for traditional Bengali dishes, restaurants, family gatherings, and bulk purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bulk box contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–20 whole Hilsha fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with each fish weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e900–1000 gm (2–2.2 lb)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before cleaning or cutting. The total box weight is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38–40 lb when all fish are whole, before cleaning or cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your preferred cleaning and cutting option to suit your cooking needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hilsha (Ilish) Fish – Bulk Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–20 whole fish per box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight per Fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 900–1000 gm (2–2.2 lb)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Box Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 38–40 lb before cleaning or cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whole, cleaned, regular steaks, or traditional Bengali cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each fish is individually vacuum-sealed after preparation (for prepared fish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not specified; may vary depending on supplier availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Cutting \u0026amp; Cleaning Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your preferred preparation style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole (Uncleaned, Uncut):\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole fish without cleaning or cutting, ideal for customers who prefer to prepare their fish themselves or store it in the freezer for a longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole (Cleaned, but Not Cut):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleaned whole fish without cutting into pieces, suitable for convenient storage and later preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut into Regular Pieces (Not Scaled):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut into approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11–12 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e without scaling. For the best taste and quality, we recommend consuming cut Hilsha reasonably sooner, preferably within a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaned \u0026amp; Cut into Regular Pieces (Ready to Cook):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleaned and cut into approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11–12 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready for convenient cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaned \u0026amp; Cut into Regular Pieces – Bangla Cut (Ready to Cook):\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepared in the traditional Bengali cutting style for authentic home-style Hilsha dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Cut into 2 Pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fish head is cut into 2 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes About Box Weight \u0026amp; Fish Quantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole-Fish Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The advertised box weight of approximately 38–40 lb refers to the combined weight of all 18–20 whole fish before cleaning or cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight per Fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each individual whole Hilsha fish weighs approximately 900–1000 gm (2–2.2 lb) before processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal Weight After Preparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you select a cleaning or cutting option, the final packaged box weight will be lower than the original whole-fish weight. The weight reduction depends on the selected preparation style and the amount of scales and other non-edible parts removed and discarded during processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight Reduction by Option:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whole (uncleaned and uncut) fish retain their original whole-fish weight. The not-scaled steak option generally has a smaller weight reduction, while the cleaned whole, ready-to-cook regular steak, and Bangla cut options may result in greater weight reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each box contains 18–20 whole fish before processing. Cleaning or cutting changes the final weight, not the original number of fish supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Color Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut Hilsha may appear slightly reddish or darker due to its natural blood content. This is normal. We do not wash away the blood during preparation to help preserve the fish's characteristic taste. Wash the fish before cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each fish is individually vacuum-sealed after the selected preparation is completed to help maintain freshness and quality during storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Restaurants, Families \u0026amp; Bulk Buyers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilsha is a signature ingredient in Bengali cuisine and is ideal for preparing Shorshe Ilish (Hilsha in mustard sauce), Bhapa Ilish (steamed Hilsha), Ilish Bhuna, and other traditional South Asian fish dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are purchasing for a restaurant, grocery business, large family, or special occasion, this large-size bulk box offers premium Hilsha fish with convenient preparation choices to suit your needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder Hilsha (Ilish) Fish in bulk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and enjoy the distinctive flavor of this beloved Bengali delicacy with your preferred cleaning and cutting style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct images are for illustrative purposes only. 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