Overview
Whelk (Buccinum undatum) is a cold-water sea snail with firm, sweet meat that is increasingly popular in Asian markets. Ocean Choice processes it at a dedicated plant on Newfoundland's south coast, with a production season running from May to August.
We supply both formats buyers ask for: IQF whelk meat in 9 kg packs, and IQF in-shell whelk graded under 50 g and over 50 g in 10 kg packs. Both cooked and raw preparations are available.
Our south-coast plant is HACCP and QMP approved, and the product is wild-harvested — a Product of Canada with full traceability.
Applications & formats
IQF meat
Cleaned whelk meat, IQF, in 9 kg packs.
IQF in-shell
In-shell whelk graded <50 g and >50 g, 10 kg packs.
Cooked
Ready-to-use cooked whelk for foodservice.
Raw
Raw whelk for processors and specialist kitchens.
Frequently asked questions
What whelk formats do you offer?
IQF whelk meat in 9 kg packs and IQF in-shell whelk graded under and over 50 g in 10 kg packs, in both cooked and raw preparations.
Where is your whelk processed?
At a dedicated, HACCP- and QMP-approved plant on Newfoundland's south coast, with a production season from May to August.
Is whelk available year-round?
Production is seasonal (May–August); we hold frozen stock to support orders outside the season — ask our team for current availability.
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