Atlantic cod - Mince - Premium Pet Food - block

Frozen Atlantic cod mince is a fish raw material in the form of an irregular 10 kg block, produced from Atlantic cod meat Gadus morhua. The product is made by mechanically separating meat from fish fins, trimmings and backbone. It is intended for further processing, especially in the premium pet food segment, wet food, artisan pet food and formulations based on marine fish protein.

Frozen cod mince has a slightly red structure, is evenly ground and suitable for forming. This supports process repeatability and makes it easier to use in formulations requiring a stable consistency. The raw material contains no spices, additives or GMO ingredients. This is important for manufacturers developing clean label pet food and formulations with a clearly defined protein source.

Why choose this product from Master Meat?

This product is a good choice for customers who need a functional fish raw material for pet food production and further processing. Atlantic cod mince combines a natural composition, frozen form and parameters important for industrial processes.

• High protein content, 15 g per 100 g of product, supports formulations based on a marine protein source.
• Low fat content, below 1 g per 100 g, makes it easier to control the formulation profile.
• 10 kg block is convenient for production planning and frozen storage.
• Formability supports the production of wet food, components and blends.
• No glaze allows work based on the actual raw material weight.

The product is controlled during the production process for temperature, weight and visual assessment. For the customer, this means greater predictability in wholesale orders and easier management of raw material batches.

Industrial and foodservice applications

Frozen Atlantic cod mince is intended mainly for further processing in the premium pet food sector. It works well as raw material for pet food, an ingredient in wet food, artisan food, monoprotein formulations and functional products for dogs and cats. It can also be used in human grade processes if the customer carries out further processing in accordance with their own technology and quality requirements. The product requires heat treatment before consumption and is not ready for direct use.

Key properties and technical data

The product parameters support applications where natural composition, convenient block dosing and raw material stability in frozen storage are important. Frozen red mince from Atlantic cod has a pulp form with a formable consistency.

• Species: Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua.
• Form: mechanically separated meat, mince, irregular 10 kg block.
• Raw material origin: FAO areas 27 and FAO 21.
• Fishing gear: OTB, SDN, LHM, LLS.
• Storage: at a temperature not higher than -18°C.
• Shelf life of frozen block: 24 months.
• Processing yield: 70-90%.

Quality and hygiene standards

The product is packed frozen and should be transported and stored under frozen conditions. The storage, transport and delivery temperature is not higher than -18°C. Short-term, for up to 3 hours, a temperature not higher than -15°C is permitted. Once the product has been thawed, it must not be refrozen. The raw material is intended for further processing and for consumption only after heat treatment. Control includes procedures in accordance with the HACCP plan, and the product contains fish and fish products as an allergen.

Who is this product for?

Frozen Atlantic cod mince is intended for premium pet food producers, pet food plants, industrial buyers and companies developing formulations based on marine protein. It is best suited where fish raw material for pet food manufacturers, a natural ingredient for wet food or a functional component for further heat processing is needed. It is worth choosing when block form, low fat content, no additives and predictable work with frozen raw material are important.

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