Argentinian red prawns

Pleoticus muelleri

Argentinian 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
On-shore fishery is MSC certified ILVO
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
Verbalises Premium frozen Ready-to-cook
Foodservice
Fine dining Casual dining Catering
Industry
Further processing Ready meals Value-added applications
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.

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MAP Trays

MAP Trays

Modified Atmosphere Packaging for fresh meat and fish products. Extends shelf life.

Available formats
80g 100g 125g 150g 200g 250g 500g 1kg
Material PET / PE / EVOH
Private label possible
Pillow bags

Pillow bags

Standard freezer packaging for long-term storage. IQF possible.

Available formats
200g 250g 300g 400g 500g 750g 1kg
Material Polypropylene, Polyethylene
Private label possible
Bulk bags frozen

Bulk bags frozen

Bulk block frozen packaging for industrial processing.

Available formats
2.5kg 5kg
Material Physical Education
Aluminium Tray

Aluminium Tray

Consumer packaging for supermarket sales with a film seal.

Available formats
150g 200g 250g
Material ALU
Private label possible

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