Commercial-grade fresh Persian Gulf Medium Shrimp U60 (approx. 90-120 pcs/kg); top-selling culinary size for stir-fries, battered shrimp, and gourmet salads.
FAQ
The commercial code U60 designates 40 to 60 shrimp per pound (453 grams). In metric terms, it translates to approximately 90 to 120 pieces per kilogram, with an individual unit weight ranging between 8g and 11g. This bite-sized uniformity makes it the industry benchmark for commercial stir-fries, seafood rice, and fast-casual dining.
The minimum wholesale order for fresh U60 shrimp is 30 kg. For institutional clients and restaurant chains procuring over 100 kg weekly, Lian offers fixed seasonal contracts with scheduled cold-chain delivery directly to their facility.
In U60 shrimp, the cephalothorax (head) represents approximately 32% to 35% of total gross weight, delivering an HLSO (headless) yield of 65% to 68%. After full peeling and deveining (P&D), net edible tail meat yields 50% to 53% of fresh landing weight.
Immediately post-landing, shrimp undergo chilled ozonated rinsing to reduce surface microbial counts. After draining in perforated food-grade crates, they are packed into EPS coolers lined with liquid-absorbent pads and covered with sanitary flake ice, preventing bacterial slime buildup.
Yes; Lian's industrial processing plant supports de-heading, peeling, blast-freezing via -40°C IQF tunnels, and packaging into branded or neutral zip-barrier pouches (500g to 5kg) for qualifying commercial and private-label contracts.
All consignments of U60 shrimp are cleared with an electronic IVO quarantine certificate featuring a trackable QR code. Fully compliant corporate tax invoices with official Taxpayer ID numbers and registered VAT are generated automatically.
Following overnight sorting and thermal packaging, refrigerated trucks equipped with real-time temperature data-loggers reach Tehran within 18 hours. For same-day deliveries, dispatches are routed via early morning commercial flights from Bushehr or Shiraz.