Norwegian Langoustine Nephrops norvegicus

Commercial name

Norwegian Langoustine.

Genus and species

Nephrops norvegicus.

Catch area

North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Central North Sea, FAO 27.II.a.2.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

NEP.

Fishing gear

Pots and traps (FPO).

Size

2 - 4 pieces/kg
4 - 8 pieces/kg
8 - 12 pieces/kg
12 - 15 pieces/kg

Maintenance in tank

Temperature from 4° C to 8° C.
Density from 1.024 to 1.026.

Allergens

Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

Polystyrene box.
2 - 4 box of 25 pieces ≈ 8 kg (45 H x 40 x 40 cm).
4 - 8 box of 36 pieces ≈ 6,5 kg (38 H x 40 x 40 cm).
8 - 12 box of 49 pieces ≈ 5 kg (29 H x 40 x 40 cm).
12 - 15 box of 98 pieces ≈ 6,5 kg (45 H x 40 x 40 cm).
Langoustines are individually inserted into tubes in honeycomb separators.
Gel-pack.
Sponge or paper towel, 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.