Mediterranean Royal Spiny Lobster Palinurus elephas

Mediterranean Royal Spiny Lobster

Commercial name

Mediterranean Royal Spiny Lobster.

Genus and species

Palinurus elephas.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

SLO.

Fishing gear

Gillnets and similar nets.
Trammel (GTR).

Size

500/1000 g.
1000/1500 g.
1500 + g.

Maintenance in tank

Temperature from 12° C to 15° C.
Density from 1.027 to 1.029.

Allergens

Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

7 kg fixed weight.
Polystyrene box 39x60x21 cm.
Gel-pack, sponge or paper towel, damp paper or jute cloth.

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.

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.

Updated

REV. n° 1 dated 25/05/2023.

Seasonality / Availability / Fishing period

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