Species fact sheet

ARGENTINE SHRIMP TAILS

Caught in waters of the South Atlantic size 10 and round 50 pieces / Kg. His flesh is pink and smooth taste. Ideal for eating grilled because their higher fat level keeps it juicy when cooked.

Argentine shrimp
Peeled Argentine shrimp
Argentine Shrimp tails

SPECIES FACT SHEET‐ ARGENTINE SHRIMP TAILS

Market name:ARGENTINE SHRIMP TAILS
Scientific name::Pleoticus Muelleri

Superfamily:

Penaeoidea
Family:
Solenoceridae
Local names:
Spanish:Colas de gambón austral
FrenchQueues de Crevettes d'Argentine
ItalianCode di gambero argentino

Description

Description:Tails (shell on) of Argentine shrimp, graduated, frozen on board, raw
Ingredients:Shrimp, water, antioxidants: E‐222, E‐300, E‐331iii Contains sulphites
Catching zone:FAO 41
Catching method:Extractive fishing

Product presentation

Box:Cardboard telescope box
Net weight:2,0 Kg /4,4 lbs
Presentation:Product protected by a transparent polyethylene foil
Master carton:Cardboard regular slotted box, 12 kg (6 x 2)
Palletization:European pallet, 60 boxes (6 x 10)
Classification (pieces per Kg):C1: 30/55 ppk (18,2‐33,3 g/piece)
C2: 56/100 ppk (10,0‐17,9 g/piece)
C3: 101/150 ppk (6,7‐9,9 g/pieza)
CR: 30/150 ppk (9,9‐33,3 g/piece)

Nutrition facts per 100 g

Calories:84 kcal
Proteins:17,7g
Total carbohydrate:0,5g
Available carbohydrate:0,5g
total fat:1,5g
* Values can vary depending on season

Additional information

Due date:18 months after production date
Storage and handling:Keep frozen at ‐18o C
Once defrosted, product must be consumed within 24 hours. Do not refreeze once thawed