Wholesale Halal Lamb Shanks Specifications

Chicken Meat Wholesale (chickenmeatwholesale.com) presents our Premium Zabiha Halal Lamb Shanks—perfectly crafted for bulk orders, export, and high-volume foodservice operations. These bone-in cuts from the lamb’s lower leg deliver rich flavor and tender texture when simmered or braised.

1. Product Classification

• Type: Halal-certified bone-in lamb shanks
• Varieties: Fore shanks (1–1.5 lbs / 450–680g each) and hind shanks (1.5–2 lbs / 680–900g each)
• Grading: USDA Grade A or equivalent international standards
• Origin Options: Australia, New Zealand, USA, and EU-certified regions

2. Halal Slaughter Requirements

1. Animal Health: Only healthy, mature lambs fit for consumption.
2. Certified Slaughter: Performed by trained Muslim slaughtermen, invoking Allah’s name (Bismillah, Allahu Akbar).
3. Dhabiha Protocol: Single-stroke throat cut severing carotid artery, jugular vein, and windpipe.
4. Blood Drainage: Complete exsanguination, no mechanical slaughter or prohibited stunning except reversible methods where allowed.
5. Certification: Valid Halal certificates from recognized bodies (IFANCA, HFSAA, ISA, AHF, FAMBRAS).
6. Documentation: Each shipment includes a Halal certificate, slaughter certificate, health certificate, and certificate of origin.

3. Physical & Chemical Specifications

4. Microbiological Standards

• Total Plate Count: <10⁶ CFU/g
• E. coli: <50 CFU/g
• Salmonella: Negative in 25g
• Listeria: Negative in 25g
• Staph. aureus: <100 CFU/g

5. Packaging & Labeling

Primary Packaging

• Fresh: Vacuum-sealed, clear barrier film; 1–2 lbs packs or 5–10 lbs pouches.
• Frozen: IQF or block frozen in HDPE vacuum packs; same weight options.

Secondary Packaging (Cases)

• Fresh: 10–20 lbs waxed corrugate with absorbent pads (8–10 shanks).
• Frozen: 20–25 lbs corrugated boxes lined with plastic (15–20 shanks).

Label Requirements

• Halal logo and cert body name
• Product name, cut grade, origin
• Net weight, batch/lot code
• Production/freeze date and best-before
• Storage instructions and nutrition panel
• Importer/distributor info and traceability data

6. Storage & Transportation

• Fresh: 28–36°F (–2 to 2°C); shelf life 3–4 weeks.
• Frozen: 0°F (–18°C) or below; shelf life 12–18 months.
• Transport: Temperature-controlled vehicles/reefers with continuous monitoring.
• Container Loading: 20ft: ~800–1,000 cases (16,000–25,000 lbs); 40ft: ~1,800–2,000 cases.
• Handling: Maintain cold chain, separate from non-Halal products, employ FIFO.

7. Quality Assurance

• Systems: HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, SQF recommended.
• Testing: Regular microbiological and chemical tests; metal detection; visual inspection.
• Traceability: Batch coding, retention samples, mock recall capability.

8. International Market Requirements

Middle East: No stunning or reversible only; Arabic labeling; extended fresh shelf life (21–28 days).
EU: EU health certificate; compliance with EU Halal and food-law standards.
Asia: Country-specific Halal bodies (e.g., JAKIM); preferred smaller shanks; local labeling rules.

9. Commercial Terms & Pricing

• MOQ: 25 lbs per order.
• Case Formats: Fresh 10kg cases (10 shanks); Frozen 20–25 lbs (15–20 shanks).
• Discounts: Volume-based price breaks available on requests (50kg+).
• Lead Time: 3–5 days for fresh; same-day for frozen stock.

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