Product description

Atlantic Shrimpshell Powder is a natural crustacean flavour produced from fresh, cooked shrimp shells from the North Atlantic coldwater species Pandalus Borealis.
The product is manufactured by boiling in salted water, dehydration, grinding and packing.
No additive is used.

Chemical Analysis

Chemical Parameter Average Method of Analysis Moisture 6% ±2 ISO-6496 Protein (N × 6.25) 40% ±3 ISO-5983 - 1979 Lipid < 1% AOCS Ba3 - 38 Ash 34% ±4 ISO-5985 - 1978 Salt (NaCl) < 1% AOAC 93709 Astaxanthin 50 - 70 ppm

Microbiological Standards

Micro organism (per g of product) Target Max Method of Analysis Total number of bacteria (aerobic) < 5000 < 50000 NCFA 146 Coliform bacteria (37 °C) < 10 < 100 NCFA 147 Escherichia coli (44 °C) neg. in 10g < 10 NCFA 147 Salmonella - absent in 25g AOAC 99138 + NCFA 71

Storage and shelf life

Atlantic Shrimpshell Powder has a shelf life of 12 months if stored dark and cold below 10°C. Other storing conditions reduce the shelf life.

Packaging

Atlantic Shrimshell Powder is packed in polyethylene lined paper sacks, 20 kilograms net weight. Packed in paper sacks : 20 sacks per pallet, i.e. 500 kg net weight.

Application and dosages

Atlantic Shrimpshell Powder can be used in soups, sauces, snacks etc. Normal dosages are from 10 to 30 grams per litre finished product.
It is also widely used in pet food and fish feed.

The production is approved by the Norwegian Food Safety Authorities according to FDA / HACCP.