Fast-frozen farmed shrimp graded 50-60 pieces, offering cost-effective portion control for foodservice and bulk retail processing.
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This grade is heavily sought after by high-volume catering kitchens, seafood pizza and pasta makers, and packaged retail lines seeking an economical price point while retaining full culinary integrity.
Optical and mechanical weight-sorters maintain a strict uniformity ratio below 1.3, ensuring that the visual and physical disparity between the smallest and largest piece remains within industry tolerances.
Cartons should be palletized and stretch-wrapped in warehouses maintaining -18°C or colder for up to 24 months. Temperature swings beyond ±2°C should be strictly mitigated to stop moisture migration.
Master cartons stack onto standard 120x100 cm pallets with interlocking patterns. A standard 40ft High-Cube reefer container accommodates between 24 and 26 metric tons net weight.
Testing covers Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, total coliforms, nitrofurans, chloramphenicol residues, and heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium), verified against national and Codex Alimentarius thresholds.
Due to immediate post-harvest processing and flash freezing, the typical cooking loss under rapid preparation stays under 12-15%, preventing excessive shrinkage and preserving succulence.
Contracts generally require a down payment upon contract signing to secure processing slots, with the remaining balance settled against verified bills of lading and pre-shipment inspection certificates.