Faroer Langoustine Nephrops norvegicus

Commercial name

Faroer Langoustine.

Genus and species

Nephrops norvegicus.

Catch area

North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Seabed of the Faroe Islands, FAO 27.V.b.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

NEP.

Fishing gear

Pots and traps (FPO).

Size

XXL up to 5 pieces per kg.
XL 5/10 pieces per kg.
L 10/15 pieces per kg.
M 15/20 pieces per kg.

Maintenance in tank

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

Chemical criteria

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

Allergens

Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

About 8 kg with variable weight.
Cardboard box 60x40x34 cm, containing 2 polystyrene boxes.
Langoustines are individually inserted into tubes in honeycomb separators.
Gel-pack, sponge towel, damp paper.

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.