Argentinian red prawns
Pleoticus muelleriArgentinian prawns from cold, clean waters, selected for their full flavour and firm bite. Sourced from a controlled wild-catch chain and fully traceable according to current international standards.
Origin
Argentina
Availability
January – May (high season), limited year-round availability
Product shapes
HOSO, HLSO (Easy Peel), PD – raw, cooked or marinated
Condition
Fresh, Deep-Frozen, IQF
Taste profile
Light, airy and sweet, with a clear but gentle salty undertone.
Texture
Firm and fleshy, with a juicy bite
Appearance
Large, robust prawns with a natural pink to reddish colour and a characteristic curve
Retail
Foodservice
Industry
Technical specifications
Catch method
Wild-caught using trawl nets, strictly regulated by the Argentinian government
Size charts
PD - 16/20, 21/30, 31/40 per pound. HOSO - L1, L2. HLSO - C1, C2, CRg
Icing
8–25%
Processing Forms
HOSO (Head on Shell-on), HLSO (Headless Shell-on), HLSO EZP (Headless Shell-on Easy Peel), PD (Peeled Deveined)
Packaging standards
MAP, bulk blast frozen
Temperature
Lager at -18°C
Allergens
Contains: Shellfish
Certifications & Compliance
Why this is important
Retailaudits
Approved to the standards of leading European retail organisations.
ESG reporting
Full traceability from cultivation to processing, verified by independent third parties.
Due diligence
Full traceability from farm to processor, verified by independent third parties.
Packaging categories
MAP Trays
Modified Atmosphere Packaging for fresh meat and fish products. Extends shelf life.
Available formats
Material
PET / PE / EVOH
Private label possible
Pillow bags
Standard freezer packaging for long-term storage. IQF possible.
Available formats
Material
Polypropylene, Polyethylene
Private label possible
Bulk bags frozen
Bulk block frozen packaging for industrial processing.
Available formats
Material
Physical Education
Aluminium Tray
Consumer packaging for supermarket sales with a film seal.
Available formats
Material
ALU
Private label possible
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