Basa (fish) - Wikipedia
WEBBasa (Pangasius bocourti) is a species of catfish in the family Pangasiidae. Basa are native to the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins in Mainland Southeast Asia. [2] . These fish are important as a food source, and also on the international market. They are often labelled in North America and Australia as "basa fish", "swai", [3] or "bocourti". [4] .
Overview: The value chain of Tra catfish in Mekong Delta ...
WEBDec 22, 2022 · The Tra catfish is perhaps the most widely traded fish commodity in the world that originates from a single locality, the Mekong Delta, South Vietnam. The Tra catfish can be considered a unique aquatic farming system in many ways.
Is Basa Fish Healthy? Nutrition, Benefits and Dangers
WEBJul 17, 2023 · Basa is a white fish native to Southeast Asia that's been claimed to carry some health risks. This article reviews basa fish and whether eating it is healthy or risky.
Swai / Basa / Tra - Vietnamese Catfish - Shark ... - Clovegarden
WEBTwo varieties are widely farmed, Basa (P. pangasius) and Swai / Tra (P. hypophthalmus), but what is shipped to the U.S. is mostly Swai. Basa is preferred in Vietnam but, since U.S. buyers don't care, the faster growing Swai is shipped.
Pangasius - Wikipedia
WEBAccording to the NFI, this mild-flavored white-fleshed fish is farmed in Asia, and is being used increasingly in food service. It is finding its way onto restaurant menus and into stores, as well, where one may see it called basa, tra, or swai.
Vietnam’s tra fish export value expected to reach 2.4 billion ...
WEBDec 22, 2022 · Vietnam’s tra fish (pangasius) export value is expected to hit a record high this year, reaching 2.4 billion USD, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Vietnamese tra fish is now exported to …
Tra Fish Farming to Become More Sustainable | The Fish Site
WEBJan 21, 2014 · VIET NAM - Viet Nam is to farm, process and export Tra (Pangasius) fish in an entirely sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, in line with international law, said a senior fisheries official.