Green Crab Carcinus maenas

Commercial name

Green Crab.

Genus and species

Carcinus maenas.

Catch area

North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Central North Sea, FAO 27.IV.b.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

CRG.

Fishing gear

Pots and traps (FPO).

Size

30/35 pieces/kg.

Maintenance in tank

Temperature from 6° C to 13° C.
Density from 1.024 to 1.029.

Chemical criteria

Cadmium ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Mercury ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Lead ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Except for abdominal muscle.
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

9 kg fixed weight.
Polystyrene box 51x34x19 cm.

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.