Product Overview
Snails are a highly sought-after delicacy appreciated for their high protein content, low fat, and medicinal benefits. Exported both live and processed (dried/frozen), snails are popular in the culinary, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
Scientific Name: Achatina achatina
Product Types: Live Snails, Dried Snails, Frozen Snails
Grade: Premium Export Grade
Packaging Sizes: 5kg, 10kg, 20kg vacuum-sealed or airtight packs
Preservation Methods: Sun-dried, Oven-dried, or Flash Frozen
Shelf Life:
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Dried: 12–18 months
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Frozen: 6–9 months
Export Form
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Live snails (for farming or consumption)
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Cleaned and frozen snails (whole or sliced)
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Dried snails (well-packaged, odorless, and hygienic)
Available Varieties
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Giant African Land Snail
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Archachatina Marginata
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Achatina Fulica
Uses
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Culinary delicacy in stews, sauces, and gourmet dishes
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Source of lean protein in health-conscious diets
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Collagen-rich extract used in beauty products
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Mucin harvested for pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations
Quality Standards
✅ Properly purged and cleaned
✅ Free from sand, shells, and foreign matter
✅ Meets EU and Middle Eastern hygiene requirements
✅ Inspected and certified for human consumption
Export Documentation
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate
NAFDAC/Food Safety Certificate (as applicable)
Packaging List & Commercial Invoice
Air Waybill/Bill of Lading
Packaging
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Double-layered airtight plastic bags
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Insulated boxes for frozen snails
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Sealed and labeled with batch number, processing date, and expiry
HS Code: 03076000
