Main Product

The main Product

Rapana Venosa

A species of large predatory snail, a marine gastropod mollusk or whelk, from the Muricidae family (rock shells).The product we are proposing is boiled, gutted, IQF or block frozen whelk meat, available in sizes from 2L to 4S.

The fresh whelks are transported by refrigerated car/truck, at temperatures of +2 to +4 C, for journeys of maximum 2 hours, immediately after collection.

The processing takes place within 2 days from collection.

Packaging:

Multiple options available, depending on the type of freezing required. Please contact us for details.

The Size of Rapana Venosa

SIZE 2L – from 56g up – less than 17 pcs per kg
SiZE L – 27g to 55g – 18 to 37 pcs per kg
SIZE M – 18g to 26g – 38 to 55 pcs per kg
SIZE S – 12.5g to 17g – 56 to 80 pcs per kg
SIZE 2S – 9.5g to 12.5g – 81 to 100 pcs per kg
SIZE 3S – 7g to 9.5g – 101 to 150 pcs per kg
SIZE 4S – below 7g – more than 151 pcs per kg

Ingredients 100% : 1 piece only- whelk meat
Shelf life : 36 months (frozen)
Flavor: The goods should have a flavor specific to that of snails and other marine invertebrates, with a seawater odor
Appearance: Depending on the boiling method, the meat can be slightly orange, yellow or beige-white (this is possible due to eventual frostbites or manipulation as the meat is very sensitive)
Texture: The meat should be quite soft and sponge-like

Calories:

The calories in Whelk per 25g(1peeling) is 22 calories.
Whelk is calculated to be 86Cal per 100 grams making 80Cal equivalent to 93.02g with:

4.45g of mostly protein,

0.58g of carbohydrates,

0.05g of fat in 25g,

while being rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B12 and Magnesium.