Snow Crab Chionoecetes opilio

Commercial name

Snow Crab.

Genus and species

Chionoecetes opilio.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

CRQ.

Fishing gear

Pots and traps (FPO).

Size

700 g +.

Maintenance in tank

Temperature from 4° C to 8° C.
Density from 1.024 to 1.026.

Allergens

Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

Polystyrene box 64x45x24 cm.
Gel-pack, sponge or paper towel, paper and/or damp straw.
Snow Crab

Chemical criteria

Cadmium ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Mercury ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Lead ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Except for abdominal muscle.
Reg. UE 915/2023, CE 420/2011, UE 488/2014.

Food safety

The products marketed comply with the process hygiene and food safety criteria established by: Reg. CE 2073/2005, UE 915/2023, CE 1441/2007. On request, test reports can be submitted proving the execution and outcome of the tests carried out as part of the annual supplier verification plan.
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Updated

REV. n° 1 dated 25/05/2023.

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