HOCKHUA’S TIGER KING
TIGER KING 10 FAMOUS ABALONE SPECIES UNDER 1 BRAND
Hockhua’s abalones are classified into 10 abalone species, from 8 different regions:
- Black lip Abalone
- Green lip Abalone
- Pāua Abalone
- Blue lip Abalone
- Perlemoen Abalone
- Black lip Abalone
- Green lip Abalone
- Pāua Abalone
- Blue lip Abalone
- Perlemoen Abalone
This is to provide consumers with more choices, allowing
them to experience the differences in taste.
AUSTRALIA
Australia Wild
Brown lip
Abalone
(Haliotis conicopora)
Australia Farmed
Jade Tiger
Abalone
Australia Wild
Brown lip
Abalone
(Haliotis conicopora)
Australia Farmed
Jade Tiger
Abalone
Australia Wild
Green lip
Abalone
(Haliotis laevigata)
MEXICO
Mexico Wild
Yellow lip Abalone
(Haliotis corrugata)
Mexico Wild
Blue lip Abalon
(Haliotis fulgens)
SOUTH AFRICA
A NUTRITIOUS DELICACY
ABALONE is one of the most sought after Chinese seafood delicacies in the world, grouped along with other treasured wonders like the sea cucumber, shark’s fin and fish maw. It is highly prized not only because of its savoury taste, tenderness and freshness but also due to its high nutritional value and versatility in cooking.
STEP 1：
MAKE FRESHNESS, QUALITY & TASTE YOUR MAIN CONSIDERATIONS
Hockhua’s Tiger King Abalone features the most comprehensive selection of canned abalone from around the world. One will be spoiled for choice with abalones from 8 different harvesting regions– Mexico, Chile, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. The diverse marine environments of these countries produce a wide range of different abalone species, each with their unique taste and profile.
Hockhua’s abalones are directly imported only from the biggest and most experienced canned abalone manufacturers. This is to ensure that Hockhua’s canned abalones are always maintained at top quality and also at the lowest possible cost so that consumers are able to enjoy this wonderful delicacy of the world at an affordable price.
STEP 2：
LEARN TO READ YOUR CANS AND GET THE BEST OUT OF IT
There are some important things to take note of when purchasing canned abalone.
This information is usually printed on the base of every can. They are namely:
- Country of Origin
- Factory Source Code
- Expiry Date
- Weight, including:
- Net Weight: which consists of the total weight of the brine and abalone. The net weight of
an average-sized can is usually 425g. - Drained Weight: which is the weight of the abalone only. It can range from 100g to 360g.
- Net Weight: which consists of the total weight of the brine and abalone. The net weight of
- Number of Pieces and Grade
At the base of the can, one can usually determine the number of pieces in it and the grade
of the abalone by looking at the information available.
For example:
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- F1/A1 – means one whole piece of First Grade abalone.
- F2/A2 – means two whole pieces of First Grade abalone.
- FF1/A1.5 – means one whole piece and one cut piece of First Grade abalone.
- 1F – means one cut piece of abalone.
- B or S – means Grade 2 abalone (Not perfect in colour and shape of the abalone).
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STEP 3：
DRAINED WEIGHT – THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN ABALONE PURCHASE
Buyers of abalone would generally only consider the brand and price of the canned abalone, assuming that the abalone within is of standard size. The truth is, one has to consider the drained weight of the abalone in order to know its size. The Net Weight on the label outside which normally stated as 425g is, in actual fact, a weight combination of both
the abalone and its brine, hence it is not accurate to determine the size of the abalone using net weight.
HOW TO KEEP LEFTOVER ABALONE FRESH?
Remember to retain the abalone juice and keep it tightly-closed and store it under refrigeration. Do not keep it for more than 5 days.
Enjoy different abalone offers every week! Refer to our newspaper print ads or visit www.hockhuaestore.com.sg for more info.
AUSTRALIA ABALONES
Australia is currently the dominant player of the wild abalone market in the world, providing over 40% of the annual global wild harvest. It achieved this status through strict management practices that not only help to protect and sustain its remote and pristine harvesting environments, but also maintain constant abundance of abalones for worldwide consumption.
WILD BROWN LIP &
GREEN LIP ABALONES
Australia’s temperate southern and western coasts are homes to the wild green lip and brown lip abalones. These special species have excellent acceptance in the Asian market due to their large size and unique flavour.
Taste Directory
Wild Brown lip abalone:
Sweetness in the thick and juicy core, rich in flavour.
Wild Green lip abalone:
Full and round abalone core, tender in texture, rich in fragrance.
WILD BLACK LIP ABALONE
The black lip abalone is the most popular abalone species in Australia, with the main harvesting area in Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia. Tasmania is well-known for its wild black lip abalone. Due to the deep ocean waters in its coast, the black lip abalones harvested are usually thicker, more tender yet chewy and full of freshness. Victoria has much shallower water than Tasmania, thus the black lip abalones harvested from this region have broader but thinner cores.
Taste Directory
Tasmanian Wild Black lip abalone:
Thick core, chewy, strong abalone flavour.
Victorian Wild Black lip abalone:
Boarder but thinner core, soft and tender, slightly rich abalone flavour.
FARMED JADE
TIGER ABALONE
In recent years, abalone farms located along the Victoria coasts have successfully produced aquaculture abalones, which are fast gaining popularity around the world. Jade Tiger abalone is a popular hybrid abalone species due to its unique texture and taste. It is smaller in size and therefore simpler to prepare as a dish and easier to consume.
Taste Directory
Farmed Jade Tiger abalone:
6 – 12 pieces in a can, slight chewy texture.
NEW ZEALAND ABALONES
WILD PAUA ABALONE
New Zealand has the fourth largest fishing zone in the world, granting it access to a great variety of seafood.
Pāua is the Maori name given to the species of abalone (Haliotis Iris), found only in the sea around New Zealand.
These wild abalones are widespread on the rocky coastlines all around the clean unpolluted water of New Zealand. Pāua meat is a traditional delicacy of the Maori,
the indigenous people of Aotearoa (New Zealand), while the Pāua shell is highly regarded as the most colourful of all the abalone shells.
Taste Directory
Wild Paua Abalone:
Broader lip, thinner core, softer texture, rich abalone flavour.
CHINA FARMED
YOSHIHAMA ABALONES
China is the largest farmed abalone producing country, with a strong domestic demand for livestock. Among them, the more popular species is the Yoshihama abalone species from Japan, highly sought after for its good taste and appearance. The abalone is sea farmed for 3-4 years, before they are hand-picked for canning.
Taste Directory
Farmed Yoshihama Abalone:
Thick brushy lip, golden in colour, soft tender texture, sweet flavour.
TAIWAN YOSHIHAMA
ABALONES
Carefully selects the premium Japanese Yoshihama abalones, put together with a special recipe to produce a pleasingly sweet abalone flavour.
Taste Directory
Farmed Yoshihama Abalone:
8-12pcs in a can, thick brushy lip, abalone shape that resemble a Chinese ingot, sweet abalone flavour
Braised Abalone:
8-12pcs in a can, strong aromatic braised sauce with rich abalone flavor
SOUTH AFRICA ABALONES
South African abalone is a highly sought after abalone species, mainly due to its large size and distinct flavour, contributed by its pristine marine environment. However, its supply has been low due to control measures by the government.
Taste Directory
Farmed abalone:
Small brushy lips, 6-8 pieces in a can, rich abalone flavour and fragrance.
Wild abalone:
Brushy abalone lips, large round size, rich-intense abalone flavour and rich abalone fragrance.
MEXICO ABALONES
WILD BLUE LIP/
YELLOW LIP ABALONE
Baja California, located in South Mexico, is like a divine gift to the country. The confluence of cold and warm currents from California and North Pacific respectively makes an excellent marine ecosystem which is clean and pollution-free, producing rich and quality seafood produce. The Mexico government had adopted an environmentally friendly approach to protect its sea and to ensure sustainability in its seafood industries. This offers an ideal environment for 2 highly praised abalone species in the world – the Blue-lip and the Yellow-lip abalone.
Taste Directory
Blue lip Abalone:
Chewy flesh and a broad abalone core, with very rich abalone fragrance.
Yellow lip Abalone:
Ample and round abalone core is surrounded by a delicate and thin lip, tender texture, carrying with it a rich abalone flavour.
CHILE RED ABALONES
Chile, with over 4,300 km of coastline, has a dizzying variety of seafood available. The highly prized gourmet abalone species, the Red Abalone, is successfully raised in farms in the clear cold waters of the South Pacific. This Red Abalone species, which originated from the West Coast of North America, thrives well from the abundant supply of nutrients found in Chilean water.
Taste Directory
Farmed Red Abalone:
6-10pcs in a can, slight chewy texture, rich abalone flavour.
KOREA FARMED
YOSHIHAMA ABALONES
South Korea is fast becoming a major player in aquaculture abalone, with the main farming area in Wando County. The ideal location of Wando County, protected by a cluster of islands, produces an abundant supply of seaweeds, which is the nutrient-rich food for the abalones.
Taste Directory
Farmed Yoshihama Abalone:
8-10pcs in a can, slight chewy texture, sweet abalone flavour.
