Blu Mares frozen seafood salad is a ready-to-use Italian mix of mussels, squid, flying squid (totano), clams, prawns and surimi, supplied in a carton of 5 resealable bags of 800 g for a net weight of 4 kg (without glaze). It is imported and distributed by Nettuno Alimentari S.p.A. of Caronno Pertusella (VA), an Italian company specialised in frozen seafood since 1982. Already cleaned and portionable, it gives professional kitchens a consistent yield all year round at a stable -18°C.
What is a seafood salad mix
A seafood salad (insalata di mare) is a classic of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine: a cold or warm preparation that brings together several molluscs and crustaceans dressed simply with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, parsley and garlic. The frozen mix industrialises this tradition for foodservice, delivering pre-portioned, pre-cleaned seafood that would otherwise require hours of sorting, shelling and trimming.
Composition and origin
This Blu Mares mix combines mussels, squid, flying squid, clams and prawns with surimi, in variable proportions. The seafood comes from fishing and aquaculture supply chains selected by Nettuno Alimentari, which has imported first-choice seafood from the main international sourcing areas since 1982. Blu Mares is the company's own private label, produced directly in the countries of origin.
The distributor
Nettuno Alimentari S.p.A. is one of the leading Italian companies in the sale of frozen and chilled foods. Founded in 1982 and based in Caronno Pertusella, in the province of Varese, it serves wholesalers, distributors, fishmongers, gastronomy laboratories and the HoReCa channel across Italy and abroad. Seafood is the core of its business. Distribution: Nettuno Alimentari S.p.A.
Professional uses
- Cold seafood salad: thaw, cook briefly, then dress with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, parsley and garlic.
- Spaghetti or linguine allo scoglio: sauteed in a pan with garlic, oil, white wine and cherry tomatoes.
- Seafood risotto: added towards the end of cooking to keep the texture tender.
- Mixed fry and seafood saute as a hot starter.
- Fillings and toppings for pizza, savoury pies and gratins.
Technical specifications
Net weight 4 kg in a carton of 5 bags of 800 g each, stored frozen at -18°C. Thaw in the refrigerator and consume only after cooking. Once thawed, do not refreeze; keep refrigerated and consume within 24 hours. Contains molluscs, crustaceans, fish, sulphites, eggs, gluten (wheat) and soy.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not thaw at room temperature: always thaw in the refrigerator to protect the cold chain.
- Never refreeze a thawed product.
- Avoid overcooking: molluscs and squid toughen quickly over high heat.
- Always consume after cooking, never raw.
Logistics and delivery
LAPA distributes the Blu Mares seafood salad to restaurants, pizzerias, gastronomies, hotels, Italian delicatessens and private customers in Switzerland, with a guaranteed frozen cold chain. Deliveries reach Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lucerne and Lugano with LAPA's own fleet, while areas outside the direct routes are served through partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker.
Who it is for
This product is designed for foodservice professionals who need a reliable, ready-to-use seafood base with no waste: restaurants, pizzerias, gastronomies, hotels, caterers and Italian specialty shops.
