FROZEN

FROZEN HORSE MACKEREL

Product data sheet

ProductHORSE MACKEREL FROZEN
Scientific nameTrachurus trachurus
FamilyCARANGIDAE
OriginPacific, Southeast (FAO 87) –   Atlantic Peru, Northeast (FAO 27) – Spain and PortugaL
Method of obtainingExtractive fishing
Freezing formFrozen on land
PresentationWhole

Nutritional information

ParametersPer 100g
Energetic value149 Kcal
Protein19.7g
Mineral Salts1.2
Fat4g

Physicochemical characteristics

ParametersValue
Heavy metals, benzo (a) pyrenes, dioxins and furans (Reg. 629/2008), and pesticides (Reg. 396/2005)Valid Values
Pharmacologically active substances (Reg. EC 37/2010 and its modifications)Valid Values
Residues veterinary drugs (Reg. EC 2377/90 and modifications)Valid Values

Microbiological characteristics (Microbiological criteria defined according to Reg. CE # 1441/2007)

CFU / gTotal aerobic mesophylls <1x 10 6

Enterobacteriaceae <1x 10 3

Staphylococcus . Aureus <2x 10 1

Salmonella- Shigella : absence / 25g

Specifications:

Life principle: 18 months (frozen)

Sizes:

  • 10kg bags

Packaging:

  • Frozen product in freezing chambers at temperatures below or equal to -18 C
  • Frozen block product
  • Packaging: polyethylene bags and in a cardboard box

** The packaging can be modified according to customer requirements

Sensory characteristics

featuresObservations
External appearanceFish free from dehydration and oxidation, absence of foreign matter
OdorCharacteristic of the species.
ColourCharacteristic of the species.
TextureSign, no signs indicating loss
Presence of parasitesAbsence