Mediterranean Royal Spiny Lobster Palinurus elephas

Commercial name

Mediterranean Royal Spiny Lobster.

Genus and species

Palinurus elephas.

Catch area

Western Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Sardinia, FAO 37.1.3.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

SLO.

Fishing gear

Gillnets and similar nets.
Trammel (GTR).

Size

500/1000 g.
1000/1500 g.
1500 + g.

Maintenance in tank

Temperature from 12° C to 15° C.
Density from 1.027 to 1.029.

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.

Allergens

Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

7 kg fixed weight.
Polystyrene box 39x60x21 cm.
Gel-pack, sponge or paper towel, damp paper or jute cloth.

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.