Glossary

SHRIMP DEFECTS

MELANOSIS

Black stains on shrimp shell.

SHRIMP DEFECTS

RED HEAD

Red head on shrimp due to a loss of temperature.

SHRIMP DEFECTS

ORANGE HEAD

Orange head on shrimp due to a loss of temperature.

SHRIMP DEFECTS

LOOSE HEAD

The head is slightly detached from the tail.

SHRIMP DEFECTS

NECROSIS

Black spots (polka dots and streaks) and lacerations on the shrimp body caused by bacteria.

SHRIMP DEFECTS

BROKEN MEMBRANE

Broken membrane that separates the intestines between the head and tail of the shrimp.

SHRIMP DEFECTS

BUSTED HEAD

The hepatopancreas bursts into the shrimp’s head cavity.

SHRIMP DEFECTS

MOLTING SHRIMP

Detached shrimp shell

SHRIMP DEFECTS

DEFORMED PRAWN

Shrimp head and body parts becomes deformed due to a disease.

SHRIMP DEFECTS

DETERIORATION (SPOILAGE)

Shrimp body deteriorated with a pinkish-brown color, persistent objectionable odor or taste, caused by spoilage bacteria.

SHRIMP DEFECTS

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