Squid (loligo vulgaris) is a common cephalopod found in both shallow waters and at great depths in the Atlantic (Canary Islands or Norway) and the Mediterranean Sea.
It has a large head, a pod-shaped body, and two lateral fins. It has eight tentacles with suckers and two contractile tentacles with a widened and flattened end. The latter feature four rows of suckers surrounded by rings of chitinous hooks. The contractile tentacles, longer than the others, serve to catch prey and carry it to the shorter tentacles, which hold it until it is torn by powerful jaws shaped like a curved beak.
Squid stands out nutritionally for its mineral content (potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus and iron) as well as its vitamins, although in small amounts: vitamin A, B3 and B12. It’s the perfect food for balanced and healthy diets. Recommended for people with diabetes and gluten intolerance.
The different species of squid are widely used in a range of different cuisines. The most important thing is that its meat is tender and doesn’t harden when cooked. The most popular preparation are to batter, stuff or grill it.
Name: Squid (Loligo Vulgaris)
FAO 3-alpha code: SQR
Catch or farming area: FAO-27
Sub-area: To be specified at time of delivery
Method of production: Captured
Fishing gear: Trawls
Store between: 0-4°C
IMPORTANT: The net quantity and expiry date of the product shall be specified at the time of delivery.