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What Is Basa Fish?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basa is a type of catfish belonging to the Pangasiidae family. Its formal scientific name is Pangasius bocourti<\/em>, though it\u2019s often called basa fish or bocourti in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also have heard basa fish referred to as river cobbler, Vietnamese cobbler, pangasius, or swai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its flesh has a light, firm texture and a mild fish flavor \u2014 similar to cod<\/a> or haddock. In fact, it\u2019s often sold as boneless fish fillets and used in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basa fish are native to the Mekong and Chao Phraya rivers, which run through several countries in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to its popularity and the high demand for export, it\u2019s also farmed in large numbers in pens surrounding the Mekong River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One reason Basa is so popular is its cost. It\u2019s cheap to grow and harvest, making it competitively priced, even when exported abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUMMARY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basa fish is a type of catfish native to Southeast Asia. Its low cost \u2014 even when imported \u2014 makes it is a popular fish across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition Facts<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like other types of white fish, basa is low in calories and rich in high-quality protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 4.5-ounce (126-gram) serving provides (1Trusted Source<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n