MELACIDE SC20

Melacide SC20: the advanced solution against shrimp blackening in professional fishing

Melacide SC20 is a liquid product specifically formulated to prevent blackening (black spot) in crustaceans, especially pink, white, and red shrimp, starting from the immediate post-catch phase.

In commercial shrimp and crustacean fishing, maintaining a fresh and natural appearance is essential to preserve the product’s market value.

Used in immersion tanks or in ice slurry, Melacide SC20 acts quickly and effectively by blocking enzymatic and oxidative processes that cause the classic black spot on the shell — the main reason for perceived loss of freshness.

🎯 Why use Melacide SC20 in professional fishing?

✅ Prevents enzymatic blackening in shrimp
✅ Maintains color and freshness for several days
✅ Enhances product appearance and marketability
✅ Ready to use: just dilute in water or ice
✅ Food-chain compatible when used correctly

⚖️ Is Melacide SC20 legal? Yes, when used properly

Melacide SC20 is not a food additive, but a technological processing aid used in the pre-commercial (post-catch) phase.
When applied correctly, it leaves no significant residues on the product.

Its use is fully legal within the context of seafood preservation to prevent oxidation and blackening, and it complies with HACCP hygiene standards.

🆚 Melacide SC20 vs. Bisulfite – Sodium Sulfite Anhydrous

Many fishing professionals still use traditional bisulfite – sodium sulfite anhydrous to prevent black spot in shrimp and crustaceans.
However, Melacide SC20 offers clear advantages:

🎯 Why use Melacide SC20 in professional fishing?
✅ Prevents enzymatic blackening in shrimp
✅ Maintains color and freshness for several days
✅ Enhances visual appearance and commercial value of the catch
✅ Ready to use: just dilute in water or ice
✅ Food-chain compatible when used correctly

⚖️ Is Melacide SC20 legal? Yes, when used properly
Melacide SC20 is not a food additive, but a technological processing aid used in the post-catch (pre-commercial) phase, which leaves no significant residues on the product when applied correctly.

Its use is fully legal for preserving seafood and preventing oxidation and blackening, as long as it is applied in compliance with HACCP hygiene practices.

🆚 Melacide SC20 vs. Bisulfite – Sodium Sulfite Anhydrous
Many fishing professionals still rely on traditional sodium bisulfite anhydrous to prevent shrimp and crustacean blackening.

However, Melacide SC20 offers clear advantages: