Glossary

Sanitary inspection: Assessment and examination of shrimp products to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Seafood is a broader term that encompasses all types of edible aquatic animals, both vertebrates and invertebrates, whether they have shells or not. Seafood includes not only shellfish but also fish (such as salmon, tuna, and cod), as well as other marine creatures like cephalopods (such as squid and octopus) and sea turtles. Seafood is a more inclusive term that covers a wider range of aquatic animals used for human consumption.

Collecting shrimp of suitable size and optimal maturity, allowing smaller individuals to grow for future harvests.

The protective exoskeleton covering the shrimp’s body. It can be hard and rigid or soft and flexible, depending on whether the shrimp is in a molted state.

Shellfish are a type of aquatic organism that have a shell or hard exoskeleton. They are typically found in both saltwater and freshwater environments. Examples of shellfish include crustaceans (such as shrimp, crab, and lobster) and mollusks (such as clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops). Shellfish are known for their distinct shells and are often harvested for their meat, which is consumed.

A company that owns or operates vessels for transporting goods by sea, providing shipping services and schedules to various destinations.

Shrimp are crustaceans that belong to the order Decapoda and the suborder Pleocyemata. They are widely consumed seafood and are known for their delicate and flavorful meat. Shrimp have a slender, elongated body with a flexible exoskeleton and multiple pairs of legs. They are typically found in both saltwater and freshwater environments, ranging from oceans and seas to rivers and lakes.

Shrimp come in various species, sizes, and colors, with popular examples including white shrimp, brown shrimp, pink shrimp, and tiger shrimp. They are highly valued for their culinary versatility and are used in a wide range of dishes, such as shrimp scampi, shrimp cocktail, stir-fries, curries, and grilled preparations.

Shrimp are caught through fishing or can be farmed in aquaculture systems.

Shrimp processing: Operations and procedures involved in transforming raw shrimp into value-added products, including cleaning, sorting, and packaging.

A type of boat used to catch wild shrimp.

The measurement or categorization of shrimp based on their length or weight. Shrimp can range from small to jumbo sizes.

Shrimp sizes are commonly described using numerical counts per pound or kilo (such as 16/20 or 41/50) that indicate the number of pieces of shrimp within a pound or kilo.
The size designation may vary slightly by region or country.