Overview
Crustacean meal is an ingredient derived from exoskeletons of MSC-certified raw material: nylon shrimp (Heterocarpus reedi), red langostino (Pleuroncodes monodon) and yellow langostino (Cervimunida johni).
Our MSC-certified process yields a palatant rich in carotenoids and astaxanthin — ideal for aquaculture feed and animal nutrition formulations.
A second line produces wild cold-water crustacean meal via flash drying (6–10 seconds) to preserve protein quality and pigment content. Produced in MSC-certified facilities.
Applications & formats
Aquaculture
Palatant and pigment source for fish and shrimp feed formulations.
Animal nutrition
Ingredient for pet food and livestock feed with natural astaxanthin.
Research
By-product streams support chitin, chitosan and astaxanthin extraction R&D with UCN and PUC Chile.
Packing & export documentation
Glaze percentage, inner-bag format, carton weight and pallet configuration are agreed in the purchase specification before the first production run. Every shipment travels with a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, health certificate and certificate of origin; catch certificates and any destination-specific attestation are issued where the importing market requires them.
Every line runs under the same programmes: MSC fishery certification (MSC-F-31264) and MSC Chain of Custody (MSC-C-55732), FSSC 22000 v6, ISO 9001, a validated HACCP plan and US FDA registration. Certificate copies are released during supplier qualification.
Related reading
Cold-water crustaceans: what the Humboldt Current changes
Why cold-water crustaceans differ from warm-water farmed shrimp in texture, colour, protein and traceability — and what a buyer should verify before switching.
IngredientsAstaxanthin and crustacean meal: what aquafeed buyers should ask
How crustacean meal delivers natural astaxanthin, what the proximate analysis means, and the questions to ask before specifying it in an aquafeed or pet food formulation.
CertificationReading an MSC certificate: fishery vs chain of custody
Why an MSC fishery certificate and an MSC chain-of-custody certificate are different documents, what each proves, and how to verify both in the public register.
Frequently asked questions
What species go into crustacean meal?
Nylon shrimp (Heterocarpus reedi), red langostino (Pleuroncodes monodon) and yellow langostino (Cervimunida johni) — all MSC-certified.
Is the meal MSC chain-of-custody certified?
Yes. Production occurs in MSC-certified facilities with full traceability from certified fisheries.
What is the minimum order?
Contact our export team for MOQ, packaging options and shipment terms to your destination.
Related products: Langostino · Nylon Shrimp · Gamba
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