Description
If you're looking for the best value for money, White Barracuda (Safaid Kund) is the ultimate choice! This highly sought-after fish is renowned for its rich flavor, flaky texture, and versatility in cooking.
📌 One of the most in-demand seafood varieties, often in short supply
📌 Hyderabad, Pakistan, consumes nearly 50% of all White Barracuda in the country
📌 Completely odorless, making it ideal for those who prefer mild, fresh-tasting seafood
As with all barracuda species, proper handling and care are essential, as it is highly perishable.
✔️ Raw Flesh: Pinkish
✔️ Taste: Sweet, moist, and delicate
✔️ Texture: Flaky and tender, requiring careful handling
Scientific & Local Classification
✔️ English Names: White Barracuda, Pickhandle Barracuda
✔️ Local Names: Safaid Kund, Kund
✔️ Scientific Name: Sphyraena jello
Habitat & Catching Method
✔️ Habitat: A coastal fish, commonly found in creeks, estuaries, and lagoons
✔️ Fishing Method: Caught using Gillnets, Hook Lines, and Bottom Trawls
✔️ Scales: Present on the body
✔️ Maxilla: Extends just below the anterior margin of the eye
✔️ Gill Rakers: Absent on the first arch
✔️ Body: Dusky yellowish-grey with approximately 20 dark crossbars that extend slightly below the lateral line
✔️ Dorsal Fins: Dusky green-yellowish
Cutting & Cooking Preferences
✔️ Best Cutting Styles:
Slices
Boneless Fillets
Boneless Biscuits
Boneless Fingers
✔️ Approximate Cutting Yields:
Whole Fish: 100%
Gutted: 78%
Headless & Gutted: 69%
Slices: 70%
Boneless: 43%
✔️ Recommended Cooking Methods:
Grilled 🍢
BBQ 🔥
Fried 🍳
Steamed 🥢
Baked 🍽️
✅ Heart-Healthy – Supports cardiovascular wellness 🫀
✅ Lowers Blood Pressure – Helps regulate circulation 📉
✅ Boosts Immunity – Strengthens the body’s defense system 🛡️
✅ Supports Bone Strength – Rich in essential minerals 🦴
✅ Enhances Skin & Hair – Promotes overall well-being ✨