Whelk

Buccinum undatum

Origin: Wild caught, Canada, Iceland- FAO21, FAO27
Size: 45- 100g.
Ingredients: Whelk

 A marine snail native to the North Atlantic, characterized by thick, spirally, coiled shell and a large muscular foot. Shell is typically chalky grey to green-yellow in color, with irregular light and dark segments.

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FISHING SEASON

Whelk is harvested in coastal waters in maritime Quebec, Magdalen Island as and in Newfoundland. Fishing Season is from April to October and is done using baited pots.

FREEZING FORM/PACKING

Frozen, cooked whole whelk in shell Frozen, cooked & cleaned whelk meat both whole whelk and whelk meats are graded by their count per kilogram. Males and females average about 7 cm in height at sexual maturity. The average shell-on weight of frozen whelk varies from 45-100g.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS

Whelk meat is lean and low in calories but rich in protein and iron. Whelk has a distinctive savory flavor and is considered a choice delicacy by many.

QUALITY CONTROL/CERTIFICATIONS

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container
Serving size 100
Amount per serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.89g 18%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 3.350g
Cholesterol 70mg 24%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 18.6g
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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