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Scampi (Metanephrops challengeri)

Scampi

Common Name: Scampi
Scientific Name: Metanephrops challengeri
Other Names: Akaza-ebi (Japan), Karavida (Greece), Langoustine (France), Kaisergranat (Germany), Cigala, Maganto (Spain).
Family: Nephropsidae
Description: Average size 25-30cm overall. Whitish or pinkish with orange stripes at joints. Rostrum is long and upward curved with strong spines; large eyes.
Main Season: Landed all year round.
Resource: Small to moderate resource.
Characteristics: Flesh translucent, white when cooked, firm texture, moist, delicate, sweet flavour.
Common Packaging: (packaging may vary between vessels)
Whole Size graded, finger laid, polylined cartons.
Tails Size and quality graded, finger laid, polylined cartons.
   
   
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