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Half shell scallop

The scallop Argopecten purpuratus is a bivalve commonly known as the scallop.

It is one of the largest members of the Pectinidae family. Its two valves with large ridged ribs extending from the top of the shell are red to brown, sometimes pink or spotted.

It is harvested in Peru all year round, by hand by divers.

The absence of any chemical treatment allows its taste qualities to be fully expressed.

We sell it half shells with coral.

Enjoy it in cooked shells.

For further information, please visit : www.fao.org

Technical characteristics

Argopecten purpuratus

From 10/20 to 40/60 (pcs/Lbs)

Peru

All year round

Product information

  • Species : Argopecten purpuratus
  • Size : from 10/20 to 40/60 (pcs/Lbs)
  • Net weight : 10 Kg
  • Origin : Peru
  • Seasonality : harvested all year round
  • Ingredients : scallops, no additive
  • Presentation :  shelled and flaked, IQF frozen
  • Process : harvesting, storage

        Storage conditions :
        Maximum storage temperature: – 18° C
        Best before date: 24 months after freezing date

Specifications

GMOs : none
Irradiation : none
Allergens : shellfish

Microbiological criteria :

  • T.V.C. : 100 000 ge/g
  • Fecal coli : 10 ge/g
  • Coagulase + Staph : 100 ge/g
  • S.R.A. : 10 ge /g
  • Salmonella : absent in 25 g
  • Listeria mono. : absent in 25 g