Atlantic Spider Crab Maja brachydactyla

Commercial name

Atlantic Spider Crab

Genus and species

Maja brachydactyla.

Catch area

North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Western English Channel, FAO 27.VII.e.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

JDV.

Fishing gear

Pots and traps (FPO).

Size

400/600 g.
600/800 g.
800 + 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

Polystyrene box 49x34x17 cm.
Gel-pack, sponge or paper towel, paper and/or damp straw.

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.