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Frequently asked questions

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All our fish are locally sourced from Lebanese fishermen using cruelty-free fishing methods.

Our seafood is 100% wild-caught from the deep waters of Lebanon. We never use farmed fish.

Only traditional line-fishing, no nets, no explosives, no harmful methods.

Yes. 10% of our profits go to Beirut Coastal Cleanup (BCC) to protect our coastline and marine life. We also use every part of the fish and avoid additives, artificial flavors, or preservatives.

An NGO born from our passion for cleaning Lebanon’s coast. It works to keep the sea clean so our marine life and our food stay healthy.

Clean coasts → clean waters → healthy sea life → clean, safe seafood.

Yes. We support 100+ local fishermen, helping sustain their livelihoods.

Yes, every catch is lab-tested before being frozen or jarred.

We use flash-freezing, which instantly locks in flavor, texture, and nutrients.

It freezes fish immediately after cleaning, preserving:
• natural juices
• texture
• nutrients
• freshness without additives.

• Wild & line-caught
• Lab-tested
• Clean, gluten-free, preservative-free
• Packed in olive oil/brine or flash-frozen
• Locally sourced
• Sustainably handled from sea to kitchen

Place the vacuum-sealed fillet in room-temperature water for 20 minutes; that’s it.

Keep jars in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.

Yes. Eat straight from the jar or add to salads, pasta, sandwiches, rice bowls, or mezze.

High-quality Lebanese extra virgin olive oil.

Yes, all Balamida products are 100% gluten-free.

Yes, no preservatives, no chemicals, no additives.

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Yes, nationwide delivery.

All partner stores are listed in the Where to Find Us section.

Yes, clean, wild, tested, and preservative-free.

Yes. Many restaurants choose Balamida for its quality and consistency.