Black Pomfret (Kala Paplet)

Introduction

Black Pomfret (Kala Paplet) is a premium sea fish with a darker silvery‑black body, firm texture, and rich flavor. Known as one of the best fish for fry in Pakistan, it is equally popular for grilling and spicy curries. Customers searching for online seafood in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and across Pakistan often choose Black Pomfret for its consistent supply and balanced price compared to White Pomfret. At Dfresh Seafood, you can buy and order fresh Black Pomfret online in Pakistan — hygienically cleaned and delivered nationwide.

Flavor Profile

This delicious fish provides light-colored flesh with a very pleasant flavor – mild but not bland. There is a dark strip under the skin but it is not noticeably stronger in flavor than the light flesh.

Nomenclature

English Name: Black Pomfret
Local Name: Kala Paplet, Kala paplait
Scientific Name: Parastromateus Niger

Habitat

Black Pomfret is a Sea fish that mainly lives in Pelagic on the continental shelf from 15 m to 40 m, generally over muddy bottoms.

Catching Method

At Dfresh Seafood, Black Pomfret – Kala paplet is caught using Gillnets, Hook lines, & Bottom Trawling

Physical Attributes

Black Pomfret has Scales on the body. Mouth terminal and pectoral fins are long and falcate, the lateral line is very weakly arched anteriorly with the junction of straight and curved parts below posterior 1/3 of a dorsal fin. The straight part of the lateral line with 8–19 weak scutes forms a slight keel on the caudal peduncle.

Color

Adults Black Pomfret are uniformly silvery grey to bluish brown in color.

Size

On average, the Black Pomfret size range is 250 grams to 2 kg per fish. However, other sizes are also occasionally available. Larger fish are more costly than the normal 250-gram size.

Cutting Preferences

Black Pomfret is preferred for Whole, Headless, and Gutted & Slices.

Approx. Cutting Yields

• Whole: 100 %
• Gutted: 80 %
• Headless and Gutted: 75 %
• Slices: 80 %
• Boneless: 45 %

Cooking Preferences

Black Pomfret is preferred to Grill, BBQ, Fry, Steam, and Bake

Health Benefits

Black Pomfret (Kala Paplet) is a nutrient‑rich fish packed with lean protein, omega‑3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and essential minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc. These nutrients support muscle repair, heart health, brain activity, bone strength, and immunity. Its low fat and carb profile makes it ideal for fitness lovers, gym‑goers, and clean‑eating diets, including keto and diabetic plans. Affordable, easy to cook, and flavorful, Black Pomfret delivers a smart mix of health and taste to Pakistani households. Fish is Brain Food – Seafood Nutrition Partnership.