There are approximately 40 Tilapia farms in the Yucatan peninsula which includes the states of Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo where Cancun is located.
The tilapia you purchase in stores are farm raised in ponds. Tilapia should never be released alive into US waters.
the package of panko breaded tilapia I bought does not show the country of origin. Do you get tilapia from China?
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, farm-raised tilapia in China are frequently in ponds where they feed on waste from poultry and livestock. In many countries, tilapia are fed pellets made of soy and corn.
Cancun and Cozumel are in the state of Quintana Roo which is in the country of Mexico.
CHINA While China is technically correct there are various sources for tilapia that find its way to the US. After China, the leading suppliers of frozen tilapia for the global market are Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand. Iran and India have just decided to allow tilapia farming and it will be interesting to see how large their contribution to the global tilapia market will be in a few years. Demand for tilapia is expected to grow based on consumer perception and lab confirmed results regarding low to non-detectable levels of mercury.
You can find a Telcel store at Cancun Airport in the arrivals area near the baggage claim.
Yes
No, its tilapia.
The Moon Palace Resort Cancun offers many activities for everyone. At the Moon Palace Cancun you can swim, tan, workout in the fitness area, golf or have a spa day.
Cancún's area is 764 square miles (1,980 square kilometers).
No, its tilapia.