Glossary

SHRIMP DEFECTS

The term “molting shrimp” refers to the final phase of the shrimp’s molting cycle, during which the shrimp’s exoskeleton is very soft and the shrimp is about to shed this old and hardened exoskeleton. During this natural process, the shrimp produces a new, larger, and harder exoskeleton to replace the previous one, which has become restrictive due to the shrimp’s growth.

It is important to note that shrimp in this state are very delicate and vulnerable to injuries and stress, so they must be handled with extreme care during harvesting and processing. The presence of molting shrimp can indicate a healthy growth cycle in shrimp populations and is a common phenomenon in both farming and wild capture operations.