Fishta Seafood is setting the bar high with its 'gold standard' for food safety in the Philippines. This is backed by Santeh Feeds Corp., 35 years of aquaculture expertise. Just recently, Fishta Seafood has launched its 100% Traceable and Locally Sourced (TLS) initiative, ensuring that every fish, from farm to the family table, is raised with scientific precision and zero antibiotics.
Fishta Seafood was created with the Filipino family in mind. Fishta Seafood makes it easy and readily accessible for families to have seafood that is responsibly raised and safe.
As the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) works to solve fingerling scarcity, Fishta Seafood is leading the charge in making Pompano a high-value, tastier alternative to the Philippine Bangus. By raising Golden Pompano, Fishta Seafood is able to offer a product that is consistently flavorful and richer in texture.
Pompano is not only easy to cook, it is known for its clean and naturally buttery taste, mild flavor, even with minimal seasoning. Fishta Seafood's Pompano is versatile, can be cooked fried or as sinigang, inihaw or even paksiw; steamed or baked.
To ensure peak quality during its 6 to 8 month growth period, the fish are raised in low-density pens (8,000 fish per 10x10m cage) to reduce stress. Fed exclusively with nutrient-rich Tateh Feeds, and housed in the optimal waters of Silanguin Bay, Zambales where salinity and oxygen levels are continuously monitored to bolter fishes' natural immune systems.
These careful farming practices result in fish that are healthier, cleaner and better tasting. Less stress means firmer meat, fewer off-flavors, and a naturally sweeter profile, qualities that even children and first-time seafood eaters can enjoy.
Fishta Seafood employs advanced harvesting and freezing technology to preserve the natural quality of its seafood. The process begins with humane fish stunning using zero to minus one degree Celsius slurry ice water, allowing the fish to calmly lose consciousness. This prevents the struggle that typically degrades meat quality, ensuring a cleaner texture and better flavor.
Fishta Seafood also maintains a strict cold-chain process at zero to five degrees Celsius to slow bacterial growth during handling and transport. The final step is blast freezing, which rapidly brings temperatures down to minus eighteen degrees Celsius or lower. This locks in moisture, texture and nutrients by preventing the formation of large ice crystals.
For home cooks, this pompano has no mushy texture, no watery juices and no unpleasant odor. This is due to Fishta Seafood's safety standards- from sourcing to processing. The company also partnered with Bluer Seas Philippines, a non-profit organization dedicated to seafood sustainability and ethical sourcing, reinforcing its commitment to protecting marine resources for future generations.
You can pre-order your Fishta Seafood Golden Pompano here: Fishta Seafood. Limited harvest slots available. Free delivery for orders over P2,500.