Proven Results with Xyrex®

All Xyrex® products are sulphite-free and have been independently proven to produce superior quality seafood with extended shelf-life when compared to using sulphite treatments. We have carried out extensive research and evaluations with independent collaborators and our unique patented formulas prove time and again that, when compared to traditional sulphite treatments, PrawnFresh™ formulas will outperform sulphite and other copy products that are flooding the market.

Independent assessments on Xyrex® PrawnFresh™ in particular have proven that:

It can extend the shelf life and improve the appearance and quality of ocean and farm-raised shrimp therefore significantly increasing their value.

It will reduce rejections of wild caught and farmed seafood at processing by eliminating bacteria and controlling the PPO Enzyme activity in shrimp and other crustacean species.

It provides numerous health & safety benefits to both producers and consumers by replacing the use of sodium metabisulphite, thus preventing breathing issues and allergies.

It is sulphite-free and contains natural ingredients which will avoid ecological damage from the discharge of harsh chemicals into the local environment.

Going sulphite-free is the smart choice for the future.

Watch and learn more about how PrawnFresh™ works

Introduction to PrawnFresh™

Learn more about Xyrex® PrawnFresh™ and how it works with this introduction filmed on location at a working shrimp farm in Ecuador.

Xyrex® PrawnFresh™ timelapse comparison

The must-watch timelapse trial below shows just how effective our treatment is by effectively demonstrating a side-by-side comparison of PrawnFresh in action.

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Independently assessed Melanosis inhibition with PrawnFresh

All trials and assessments for Xyrex PrawnFresh have been independently carried out by the following collaborators:

UK government body for the industry

Evaluation & Methodology

Assessment was carried out into the inhibition of melanosis, microbial and quality changes in Whitetail Shrimp (penaeus vannamei) and Black Tiger Shrimp (penaeus monodon) during refrigerated and deep frozen storage. PrawnFresh™ was applied to shrimp during chill kill at farm and cold chain maintained throughout evaluation, until the product was inside freezer. Chlorine was avoided but normal levels in potable water is acceptable.

Microbial growth and antimelanotic results were observed and assessed at timed intervals in the treated produce according to the aerobic plate count method described in Microbiological Methods and Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Some of these results are shown in the images and videos below.

Verifiable Results

PrawnFresh™ completely inhibits melanosis in both raw and cooked product after 90 days of frozen storage following these conditions.

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The proof is in the prawn - extended trial evidence

Results using PrawnFresh™ with raw defrosted prawns

PrawnFresh™ formula and adapted procedure completely inhibits melanosis in raw produce after long freezing periods (90 days).

Untreated uncooked prawns after 12 hours - 60% melanosis — Raw, untreated

PrawnFresh™ treated uncooked prawns after 12 hours - 0% melanosis — Raw, treated with PrawnFresh™

Results using PrawnFresh™ with cooked defrosted prawns

PrawnFresh™ formula and adapted procedure completely inhibits melanosis in cooked after long freezing periods (90 days).

Untreated uncooked prawns after 12 hours - 40% melanosis — Untreated cooked prawns after 12 hours

Xyresan™ - powerful and effective cleaning and sanitising for boats and processing plants

Xyrex® Xyresan™ is the most powerful and effective cleaner, sanitiser and bacteriacide available today and is ideal for use on fishing boats and inside food processing plants. It can be applied to all surfaces including bilges, tanks, fish rooms, walls, floors and equipment.

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Prawnfresh Plus will become a game changer for the domestic Gulf Shrimp industry. It dramatically reduces black spot, improves the appearance and extends retail shelf life for fresh, shell on shrimp up to seven days when the shrimp is properly refrigerated. After five days on ice in a refrigerated display case, the shrimp were still shiny, clear and looked like they had just come out of the sea.

Captain of Brine Shrimp Freezer Boat, Florida

I have been using Prawnfresh for over 3 years now, since the change our Prawns have looked a lot brighter and we have seen a 7% increase in yield. Prawnfresh more than pays for itself, its user friendly and doesn't do any damage to our dipping tank. All in all its a very good product to use. Our Prawn Processor Fraserburgh Seafood have also changed to Prawnfresh.

David McRobbie Skipper, Karen Ann FR559

We switched to Prawnfresh™ so as to ensure that our valued employees are able to work in a comfortable and safe environment, without encountering any breathing difficulties. We have also found that this alternative treatment gives a better result to the end product in terms of appearance and quality compared with sodium metabisulphite.

Processor, Scotland