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Dried kapenta

Dried kapenta

Kapenta is a small freshwater fish harvested from lakes in Southern Africa, particularly Lake Tanganyika and Lake Kariba, then cleaned and dried for preservation. It is a traditional delicacy widely consumed in Zambia and neighbouring countries, valued for its rich protein conten

USD 4.00 per gram

Minimum order
500 gram
Monthly capacity
5000 gram
Lead time
21 days from order
Origin
Copperbelt, Zambia
Packaging
food-grade zipper pouches.
Shelf life
60 days
Ships on
FCA

Mulomba k fisheries and dry food

Ndola, Zambia

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Specification

Premium Zambian dried Kapenta (Limnothrissa miodon), carefully sourced from local fishing communities, cleaned, sorted and naturally dried to preserve its distinctive flavour and nutritional value. Graded according to size, colour, cleanliness and level of breakage, with a proposed moisture content of 8–12%, subject to laboratory verification. Rich in protein, calcium and essential minerals, free from visible foreign matter, and suitable for household consumption, restaurants, wholesale distribution and international African food markets. Packed in food-grade, moisture-resistant resealable zipper pouches for freshness and convenient storage.