Philips Calamari, Salt & Pepper, Restaurant Recipe 10 oz

Store placement: You'd find Philips Calamari, Salt & Pepper, in the frozen aisle alongside other ready-to-cook seafood appetizers — think breaded shrimp, fish sticks, and party platter items — often near frozen appetizers and cocktail snacks. Occasions: It reads like a convenience-party item for game days, casual weekend get-togethers, or a quick monthnight treat. Brand positioning: The packaging leans on a “restaurant recipe” cue to suggest a premium, restaurant-style appetizer at home; the Philips name and the inclusion of a sweet chili sauce aim at shoppers seeking a slightly upscale frozen seafood option rather than a budget item. Label characteristics: The pack uses appetizing imagery and “restaurant recipe” language as a health/performance halo; it lists “natural flavorings” but carries no organic or clean-label certification and includes preservatives in the oil — so claims are modestly benefit-focused rather than natural/organic. Processing context: This is an industrially prepared, ready-to-cook frozen battered squid product with multiple modified starches, leavening agents, flavorings and antioxidants — in plain terms, a highly processed convenience food. Sensory details & ritual: Expect a crisp, golden-brown battered exterior and a tender, slightly chewy squid interior after frying or baking, with a sticky sweet-chili dip that adds bright heat and sweetness. Packaged in a 10 oz sealed frozen bag with a separate sauce component, it's typically heated in a fryer, oven, or air fryer and served as an appetizer for sharing, dipped and eaten with fingers alongside beer or a casual meal. Country of origin and customer-service cues (Product of Indonesia; customer service line) accent its international supply chain.