Beyond the Sea: 5 Powerhouse Freshwater Fish You Need to Know!
Fish is renowned as a highly nutritious food, beneficial for people and favored by many nations. It’s often hailed as a nutritional powerhouse, offering numerous health benefits. So, do you know the top 5 most nutritious freshwater fish? Let’s explore with MEKSEA!
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I. Some Highly Nutritious Freshwater Fish Species
1. Carp
Carp is a highly nutritious freshwater fish, rich in protein, and contains beneficial Omega-3 (though not as high as marine fish). Dishes made from carp help support heart health, boost the immune system, aid digestion, and strengthen bones.
2. Red Tilapia
Red Tilapia, also known as red tilapia, is a variant of tilapia. Due to its white flesh and sweet taste, red tilapia is highly popular in Asian countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and China.
Red tilapia is rich in lean protein, Selenium, and small amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6. Dishes prepared from red tilapia are excellent for bone health, help prevent oxidation, and enhance thyroid function thanks to its Selenium content. Red tilapia is also a good choice for dieting due to its low calorie and fat content.
3. Tilapia

Tilapia
Tilapia is a perfect source of lean protein with a low-fat content. Similar to red tilapia, tilapia is very rich in Selenium.
4. Snakehead Fish

Snakeheadfish
Known for aiding post-surgery or illness recovery, promoting fast wound healing, and being beneficial for skin and bone health, Snakehead Fish contains Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Albumin. With its abundant protein and content of Omega-3 and Omega-6, snakehead fish is one of the preferred choices among consumers.
5. Pangasius
Pangasius is one of the most popular and favored freshwater fish products in European markets. With its white and sweet flesh, Pangasius helps with weight management, and is good for heart health, brain function, and vision. Pangasius contains high-quality protein, is rich in Omega-3, 6, 9, and notably has low cholesterol.
Furthermore, Pangasius is a highly sought-after export product at MEKSEA. The value and versatility that Pangasius offers make it a favored product by many countries.
II. Mekong Seafood Connection – Your Source for Quality Frozen Pangasius Products
1. Why choose MEKSEA as your seafood supplier?
Meksea is a supplier of high-quality seafood products in Vietnam, aiming to provide safe and reasonable solutions to partners and become a leading supplier in Vietnam. Meksea always prioritizes quality, responsibility, dedication, and professionalism in its operations.
Meksea’s freshwater fish products consistently ensure high and uniform quality, providing optimal and flexible solutions for partners. We also always support customers with product-related issues and procedural activities
We are committed to strict quality control throughout the entire process, from raw material selection to the final product ready for export. Meksea’s professional team will meticulously manage every step of your shipment, ensuring your order is handled with the utmost care.
To maximize benefits for our partners, Meksea applies flexible sales policies, including the ability to fulfill trial orders with mixed containers according to your specific requirements. Choosing to cooperate with Meksea means complete peace of mind regarding high-quality, consistent seafood and superior service.
2. Our Main Product Lines for Customers:
- Pangasius:https://mekseaconnection.com/product-category/pangasius/
- Shrimp: https://mekseaconnection.com/product-category/shrimp/
- Marine Fish:https://mekseaconnection.com/product-category/marine-fish/
- Tuna: https://mekseaconnection.com/product-category/tuna/
- Other: https://mekseaconnection.com/product-category/other-seafood/
About Us
Established in 2010, Mekong Seafood Connection (MEKSEA) recognized Vietnam’s untapped potential in global seafood markets. Our mission was to elevate Vietnamese seafood by uniting capable producers under stringent quality and sustainability controls, paired with unwavering professional service.
Our Vision is to be Vietnam’s most trusted frozen seafood distributor, excelling in quality, delivery, and service. Our Mission is to ensure consumer health and peace of mind through truly high-quality MEKSEA brand seafood. We operate on Core Values of Professionalism, Conscientiousness, and Sharing.
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Do you look for a Vietnamese seafood distributor? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Mr. Hoang Duy – Commercial Director
Mobile/WhatsApp/Wechat: + 84 903 872 469
Email: hoang@mekseaconnection.com
Anna Tran (Meksea Team)
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