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Farm Raised Hirame

Welcome to the best source for premium Hirame from South Korea!

At Ocean Providence, our Hirame, or flounder, comes from advanced farming and packing techniques ensuring the freshest and highest quality.

Discover why this prized fish, known as Korea's "national fish," is loved worldwide.

Hirame farming in South Korea began in the early 1980s.
In the early days of aquaculture, there were difficulties due to the lack of breeding and fry production technology, but since the mid-1980s, the technology has rapidly developed through the cooperation of research institutes and aquaculture companies. 

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Technology development

In the early 1980s, research institutes developed artificial breeding and fry production technologies for Hirame, laying the foundation for aquaculture.

02

Improvement of breeding environment

Advances in water temperature and water quality control technology have created an optimal breeding environment for Hirame.

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Advances in feed technology

The transition from wild feed to customized feed has greatly improved the growth rate and quality of Hirame.

04

Disease control

Advances in vaccination and antibiotic use have solved disease problems, and disease-resistant varieties have been developed.

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Distribution and quality control

Advances in distribution and quality control systems have ensured that consumers are supplied with reliable and fresh Hirame.

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Packing

The “Ikejime” method is used for the Hirame. It takes about 7 -8 minutes / piece to prepare to ship.

  1. Ikejime (humane killing method)

  2. Drain blood in water

  3. Clean gills and keep the fish in cold water

  4. Wrapped by a meat paper

  5. Plastic wrapping tying end of the packing minimizing air inside

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Thanks to these technological advances, Hirame has gained global recognition and is consistently supplied to both domestic and international markets. Now in Korea, Hirame is proudly known as the "national fish." Experience the exceptional freshness and quality of Korean farm-raised Hirame with us and taste why it's revered worldwide.

For orders or more information, please contact your local Ocean Providence branch. 

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