Frozen Red Baby Shrimp, Con Ruốc, Akiami Paste Shrimp
Latin name: Acetes japonicus
Size: 1-2 cm
Packing: 250 g X 20 Tray
Frozen Red Baby Shrimp, known as Con Ruốc in Vietnamese, is supplied wholesale from Vietnam by Baseafood. Scientifically Acetes japonicus — also known internationally as Akiami Paste Shrimp — this small red-hued crustacean is a staple raw ingredient in Vietnamese home cooking, popular with Vietnamese communities and restaurants across the US, Canada and beyond.
For quotations or samples of Frozen Red Baby Shrimp, Con Ruốc, please contact:
Ms. Nguyen
Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net
WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288
Frozen Red Baby Shrimp refers to fresh, tiny reddish shrimp (Acetes japonicus) frozen shortly after catch to preserve its natural color and flavor. Officially recognized in the United States as Akiami Paste Shrimp, this ingredient is a defining flavor base in many Vietnamese dishes, distinct from dried or salted preparations of the same species.
| Frozen Red Baby Shrimp (this product) | Dried (Unsalted) | Salted (Jeotgal) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing | Frozen raw, no drying or salting | Naturally dried, no salt/additives | ~80% shrimp, ~20% salt |
| Best for | Fresh cooking — soups, stir-fries, dipping sauces | General cooking ingredient, shelf-stable | Korean jeotgal/kimchi-making |
| Key market | Vietnamese community (fresh cooking) | Multi-Asian markets | Korea |
See our Dried Baby Shrimp (Unsalted) or Salted Baby Shrimp (Saeu-jeot) pages for those formats.
| Product | Frozen Red Baby Shrimp, Con Ruốc |
| Scientific name | Acetes japonicus |
| Form | Frozen, raw |
| Size | 1–2 cm |
| Packing | 250 g × 20 trays |
| Origin | Vietnam |
Frozen Red Baby Shrimp is sourced from Vietnam's coastal and brackish waters and processed by Baseafood, a Vietnam seafood exporter, this product meets the highest international standards, certified with HACCP, BRC, FDA, HALAL, SMETA and ISO.
Frozen Red Baby Shrimp is a foundational ingredient in Vietnamese cooking, adding a distinctive umami depth. It is commonly used in soups and broths, stir-fried with vegetables, or made into dipping sauces and condiments served alongside rice and vegetable dishes. Its small size and quick-cooking nature make it a convenient addition to everyday home-style Vietnamese meals.
As a frozen baby shrimp / Akiami paste shrimp supplier and exporter in Vietnam, Baseafood supplies Frozen Red Baby Shrimp in a convenient frozen tray format for grocery and foodservice buyers. Related items include our Dried Baby Shrimp (Unsalted), Salted Baby Shrimp (Saeu-jeot), and the full Frozen Seafood range.
Con Ruốc is the Vietnamese name for fresh, frozen Acetes japonicus, officially recognized in the United States as Akiami Paste Shrimp.
This product is frozen raw, with no drying or salting, suited to fresh cooking like soups and stir-fries. Dried Baby Shrimp is naturally dried with no additives. Salted Baby Shrimp (Saeu-jeot) is approximately 80% shrimp and 20% salt, for Korean jeotgal. All three use the same species.
The product is sized 1-2 cm, packed 250 grams per tray, 20 trays per case.
Acetes japonicus, marketed as Akiami Paste Shrimp, is a recognized species in US trade classification. Buyers should confirm current import documentation and certification requirements with Baseafood for their specific market.
Contact Baseafood with your target market, size and volume for pricing, samples and export documentation.
For quotations or samples of Frozen Red Baby Shrimp, Con Ruốc, please contact:
Ms. Nguyen
Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net
WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288