035 BLUE HORIZON IQF SL/BL COD (7/8oz) 17's 200 - 230g SKINLESS - BONELESS
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) skinless, boneless cod fillets, naturally shaped and free from welded fillets. These fillets are protected with a 20% water glaze, ensuring freshness and quality retention during storage and transport. Each case is labelled and sealed under the Blue Horizon brand.
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Brand: Blue Horizon
Product Code: SPEC0016A
Latin Name: Gadus morhua (Atlantic Cod)
Catch Method: Trawl caught
Catch Area: North East Atlantic (FAO 27 – Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea, Baltic Sea, Iceland, Faroes, etc.)
Produced & Packed In: China (approved factories)
Pack Type: Case lined with blue food-grade bag
Shelf Life: 24 months frozen (-18°C), 9 months minimum on delivery
Cod (Fish) – 80%, Water – 20% (as a protective ice glaze)
Allergens: Contains Fish
Warning: May contain bones
Grade Code |
Weight Range (g) |
Count per Case |
Min. Net Weight |
30 |
90–120 |
30 |
2.16 kg |
32 |
110–140 (4–5 oz) |
30 |
2.64 kg |
33 |
140–170 (5–6 oz) |
24 |
2.69 kg |
34 |
170–200 (6–7 oz) |
20 |
2.72 kg |
35 |
200–230 (7–8 oz) |
17 |
2.72 kg |
37 |
230–290 (8–10 oz) |
14 |
2.58 kg |
39 |
290–340 (10–12 oz) |
12 |
2.78 kg |
Parameter |
Accept |
Reject |
Appearance |
White/off-white, natural shape, matches photographic spec |
Deviates from photographic standard |
Flavour |
Sweet to bland/neutral |
Off flavours |
Texture |
Firm, meaty, juicy |
Soft/mushy |
Aroma |
Fresh/seaweed-like |
Strong fishy or off odours |
Free From |
Status |
Gluten, Milk, Eggs, Soy, Nuts, Crustaceans, Celery, etc. |
Yes |
Fish |
No (contains cod) |
Suitable for Coeliacs |
Yes |
GMO Ingredients |
Free |
Antibiotics/Hormones |
Free |
Additives (Preservatives, Colourings, Flavourings, Polyphosphates) |
Free |
Test |
Target |
Max/Reject |
TVC (cfu/g @30°C) |
<100,000 |
>1,000,000 |
Coliforms |
<100 |
>1000 |
E. coli |
<50 |
>100 |
Staphylococcus aureus |
<100 |
>1000 |
Salmonella |
Absent |
Present |
Defect Tolerance
Bones: 1 in 50 fillets
Bruising, gaping, worms: 1 in 50 fillets
No misshapes, broken pieces, foreign bodies permitted
Component |
Material |
Dimensions (mm) |
Weight |
Inner Liner |
Blue polythene |
700x480x6 |
35g |
Outer Carton |
White BH printed cardboard |
330x250x110 |
330g |
Pallet |
Wooden (food-grade) |
– |
Variable |
Packs per Layer: 10
Layers per Pallet: 14
Total Packs per Pallet: 140
Max Pallet Height: 1.80m
Weight of Loaded Pallet: Variable
- Tested at Start-up & Hourly
Types: Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, Stainless Steel
- As per each factory's HACCP system