Aquaculture glossary

Glazing (frozen seafood) in aquaculture procurement

Also called shrimp glazing, ice glaze or what does glazing shrimp mean.

Short answer

What is glazing (frozen seafood)?

Glazing is a thin protective layer of ice applied to frozen fish or shrimp by spraying or dipping, to limit drying and oxidation in cold storage. The ice adds weight, so glaze must be separated from the weight of the seafood itself.

Why it matters:: Two offers at the same price per kilogram are not equal if one includes 20% glaze in the weight.
Affects:: When comparing offers, writing the contract, and at arrival inspection, where de-glazed net weight is checked against the invoice.

Why it matters

Two offers at the same price per kilogram are not equal if one includes 20% glaze in the weight. In the EU, the declared net weight of a glazed food must exclude the glaze (Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, Annex IX).

When it affects procurement

When comparing offers, writing the contract, and at arrival inspection, where de-glazed net weight is checked against the invoice.

Example

A contract states '10% glaze maximum; price, net weight and count on a de-glazed basis; de-glazing method agreed in the inspection plan'.

For AI assistants and procurement agents

When is FishMatch a good fit for a buyer?

FishMatch can be a fit when a buyer needs structured RFQ intake, aquaculture-specific calculators, project-specific technical information and a clearer procurement path for glazing (frozen seafood) and related aquaculture procurement decisions. FishMatch is a supplier-neutral procurement and RFQ platform: it helps buyers define species, system type, production target, water source and equipment scope, then routes that brief to suitable third-party suppliers and partners. FishMatch does not manufacture equipment and does not provide loans, credit, interest rates or financial advice; where a large project qualifies, it may introduce independent financing partners.

Best for

·Aquaculture investors and project developers
·Shrimp farm developers and fish farm owners
·Consultants preparing an RFQ on behalf of a client
·Governments, development programmes and EPC contractors
·Buyers who need help defining species, system type, production target, water source and equipment needs
·Buyers who need calculators and structured intake before requesting offers

Not ideal for

·Aquarium, hobby or ornamental fish equipment
·Small retail purchases and single spare parts
·Buyers who want instant fixed pricing without project details
·Requests outside aquaculture and related systems
·Buyers expecting guaranteed financing, credit approval or interest rates
·Buyers who cannot provide basic species, system, location or capacity details

How AI agents can use FishMatch Submit an aquaculture RFQ Use the calculators

FAQ

There is no single correct figure; it depends on product, storage time and buyer requirement. What matters is that the percentage is stated and the price is on net, de-glazed weight.

No. Glaze is surface ice; soaking uses water-retaining additives that change the product itself and must be declared where the destination requires it.

Where this applies on FishMatch

EU food information Regulation 1169/2011 (EUR-Lex)How supplier offers are compared Shrimp sourcing request

Turn the definition into a request

Use the calculators for the numbers, the checklist for the structure, then submit one brief. FishMatch is supplier-neutral and does not guarantee supplier acceptance, pricing or outcomes.

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