Even though shrimp is very popular during the holiday season, choosing the right shrimp to prepare for your best customers is just as important. Sysco provides superb, versatile Black Tiger and White shrimp under the Portico Brand.
As any shrimp connoisseur will tell you, Black Tiger and White shrimp are not ordinary shellfish. Processed in modern, tightly controlled facilities, Sysco supplies these shrimp on a year-round basis from various shrimp producing countries. Portico Black Tiger and White shrimp are farm-raised in clean, controlled waters for a fresher taste and graded after processing, with no hidden costs in waste or shrinkage.
Portico’s peeled and deveined shrimp also save kitchen preparation time and are available tail-on and tail-off. Sysco individually quick freezes both raw and cooked shrimp to lock in tenderness and flavor, and packs them in polybags, so you can thaw only the amount you need. Sysco developed unique packaging that practically eliminates packaging waste and improves sanitary conditions. And Sysco guarantees that Portico Simply Black Tiger and White shrimp have no added chemicals, remain at 100% net weight after thawing, and always stay within specifications for count and consistancy.
If you’re looking for a taste sensation, look no further to — shrimp! And remember to think beyond the shrimp cocktail by adding an array of festive and heart-healthy menu items to your holiday celebration menus.
* Source: USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
** Source: American Heart Association
