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Snail
Specification | Description |
Product | Giant African Snail (Live Snail) |
Scientific Name | Achatina achatina or Achatina fulica |
Size | Large |
Shell Length | Approximately 10–20 cm depending on age and feeding conditions |
Shell Condition | Intact, unbroken, smooth shell; no cracks, chips, or significant discoloration |
Shell Color | Brown with light/dark banding (may vary slightly with species and environment) |
Shell Cleanliness | Free from dirt, algae, mold, or any external foreign matter |
Meat Quality | Firm, plump, and moist flesh with minimal retraction from the shell |
Color of Meat | Pale white to light brown (varies slightly with diet and hydration) |
Odor | Neutral, earthy odor typical of live snails (no foul or rotten smell) |
Activity Level | Responsive to touch; retracts into shell when disturbed, extends when at rest |
Feeding Status | Well-fed, not emaciated; body fills shell cavity |
Foreign Matter | No dirt, grit, slime excess, or parasites present in or on the snail |
Microbiological Criteria | Meets EU or relevant country’s standards for Salmonella, Listeria, and other pathogens |
Weight | 250–300 grams per snail |