SHRIMP 101 (English)

Shrimp are not only tasty but also provide significant benefits. We share 5 attributes that you may not know about shrimp! #Shrimp #Guatemala #Nutritive #Aquaculture #Traceability #Acuamaya #TastyShrimpClub

Basic tips to defrost and enjoy your delicious shrimp Guatemala

Production from aquaculture (Salmon & Shrimp) is more efficient (FCR) vs other protein sources Different sources of animal protein in our diet impose different demands on natural resources. One measure of this is the FCR "food conversion rate": an estimate of the food required to gain a pound of

Volcanic soils = dark natural color and delicious taste Guatemalan shrimp benefits from special conditions thanks to the volcanic soil that is loaded with nutrients and minerals. These conditions give it unique characteristics such as a darker natural color, which when cooked you get a more inten

Native species of Guatemala and the Américas Today, the most common species for shrimp from aquaculture production (pond breeding, not fishing) is P. vannamei, white shrimp, which is native to the Americas. This is the variety we produce in Guatemala and the most common today in the world

Did you know that shrimp, in addition to being deliciously tasty, are also low in fat and calories and provide important nutrients for health! #Shrimp #Guatemala #Nutritive #Aquaculture #Traceability

Aquaculture is essential to meet the food needs of the rapidly growing global population This graph clearly shows the population growth trend and with this the demand for protein from aquaculture products, estimated at 94 million metric tons by 2030. What is obtained from fishing in the ocean has

The 5 major shrimp producers worldwide Among the 5 largest shrimp producers globally in 2019 are Ecuador (with + -600 thousand MT), India, China, Thailand and Vietnam. These countries have large areas of land suitable for aquaculture production together with businessmen and governments committe

Efficient and sustainable shrimp production via aquaculture! Shrimp production through sustainable aquaculture in controlled environments, farms near the sea with ponds and state-of-the-art technology, is one of the most efficient ways to produce this important and nutritious protein. Did you kn