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- Wild Planet - Wild Pink Shrimp - 4 oz. (113g) Wild Planet Wild Pink Shrimp is freshly caught in the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest, these tiny pink shrimp have a terrific texture with a clean, fresh taste. Pink Shrimp are a perfect addition to soups, chowders and omelettes, or try it in Wasabi Shrimp Salad or Shrimply Delicious Deviled Eggs. A delicious low fat, low calorie source of protein! Fresh Crisp Taste Best Choice for Sustainability Pacific Northwest/Cold Water Shrimp Contains No Phosphates Delicious in Salads Albacore and Skipjack Tuna Wild Planet sources albacore and skipjack tuna only from pole and troll fisheries. Numerous fleets around the world use this artisanal small-scale method and deserve support. This catch method is considered a best choice in harvest technique by the consensus of international environmental organizations studying this issue. Wild Planet may expand their sourcing as needed from other troll and pole fisheries, all of which are nearly by-catch free and are not overfished. no purse seine or long-line caught tuna will ever be used in their products. Salmon Wild-caught salmon from Alaska is considered a best choice for sustainability as per the recommendations of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. Pacific salmon caught in Alaska are among the most intensively managed species in the world, with excellent monitoring of both the fish populations and the fishery itself. Sardines Pacific Sardines are considered to be a "Best Choice" for sustainability as their populations appear to be healthy and abundant. Having recovered from a natural decline in population in the 1960s, Pacific Sardines are prolific breeders that mature quickly and whose numbers are currently experiencing a high growth rate. Migratory in nature and travelling in large schools from Baja Mexico to Vancouver BC, Wild Planet Sardines are sustainably harvested in a well managed fishery with negligible bycatch or habitat damage. Pacific Sardines are versatile and flavorful, each a nutritional powerhouse packed with protein, CoQ10, Calcium, Iron and Potassium. Sardines are also an important link in the food web, as seabirds, marine mammals and other fish rely on sardines as the basis of their diet. Traceability All purchases made of tuna products are documented by dolphin safe and certificate of origin certificates which indicate: Vessel name and license Captain name and license Country vessel registration Harvest method Area of capture Trip dates of capture Dolphin safe declaration These data points provide the basis to determine that the fish landed are actually derived from the fisheries determined to be conservation best choices. Verification of these facts are confirmed by Wild Planet personnel through documentation audit and vessel inspection. Traceability of products by vessel name is documented and maintained in the transit, storage and production of finished goods. Pole & Troll In most cases, canned tuna labeling does not include information on the catch method. If it is absent, you can likely assume the worst. Wild Planet sources tuna caught only by trolling or pole and line. There is virtually no by-catch (<0.5%) associated with the trolling or pole and line techniques, which are regarded as the best fishing methods for tuna, a fact worth remembering when you buy. Pole and troll caught tuna are considered the very best method for sustainability by a consensus of many Non-Government Environmental Organizations. Wild Planet is proud to be in compliance with the green standards of Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, Blue Ocean Institute, Ocean Wise, Sea Choice and Fishwise. Greenpeace has also evaluated Wild Planet tuna products and has rated them as a top brand for sustainable sourcing policies. Troll-Caught Albacore Commercial fishing vessels that harvest younger surface-swimming albacore are called "jig boats" because they fish with jigs. They are also called "trollers" since they "troll" for albacore. "T
- UPC # 829696000374
- Size/Form 4 oz.
Suggested Use: Open and Enjoy! Tasty Recipe: Wasabi Shrimp Salad Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 can (4oz) Wild Planet Wild Pink Shrimp, drained and patted dry 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 tsp wasabi paste, or more to taste 1 tsp finely chopped chives 1/4 tsp black sesame seeds Instructions In a medium bowl, combine Wild Planet Wild Pink Shrimp, celery, mayonnaise and wasabi paste. Mix gently so as not to crush shrimp. Taste and add additional wasabi paste if desired. Place in serving bowl, top with chives and black sesame seeds. INGREDIENTS Wild Planet - Wild Pink Shrimp - 4 oz. (113g) Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 oz. (56g) Servings Per Container: 2 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 40 Calories from Fat 10 Total Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 25mg 8% Sodium 300mg 13% Total Carb. 0g 0% Protein 8g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 2% *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Ingredients: Shrimp, Water, Salt and Citric Acid Not a significant source of fiber and sugars MSC Certified, no phosphates used
