Mussel Baklava for the United States

Mussel Baklava — the specification, the labelling regime in the United States, and how it reaches you.

Specification

Filling	Antep pistachio
Net weight	3.4 kg
Chilled	4 days at 0-4 C
Frozen	12 months at -18 C
Export carton	5 trays
Domestic carton	10 trays
Packaging	Sealed tray in a printed carton
Allergens	pistachio or walnut (tree nuts), wheat (gluten), milk
Private label	one pallet per SKU

What applies

FDA — Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Prior Notice on every shipment, a Food Facility Registration for the producing plant, and an importer operating an FSVP programme.

How the label must read

Nutrition Facts panel to 21 CFR 101, ingredient list in descending order, and the major food allergens declared under FALCPA — tree nuts (pistachio, walnut), wheat and milk all apply to this range.

How it ships

Reefer container via Mersin or Iskenderun to the US East Coast, or consolidated groupage.

Who buys it

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean grocery chains, frozen dessert aisles, foodservice distribution and e-commerce gifting.

Ramadan and Eid drive the Muslim grocery channel; Thanksgiving and Christmas drive gifting.

Questions buyers ask

What is Mussel Baklava?

Midye — the mussel. Phyllo gathered by hand into a ribbed teardrop shell that holds a pistachio heart, baked until the ridges go crisp and dark-gold. One of the hardest shapes in the workshop and one of the most recognisable on a mixed platter. The ridged shell is the point - lay them in one direction on the platter so the light catches every rib.

How long does Mussel Baklava keep?

12 months at -18 C, or 4 days at 0-4 C. It is blast-frozen within hours of baking, so it arrives with the texture of the day it was made.

What is the net weight of a tray?

3.4 kg per tray. Net weights are nominal and confirmed on the pro-forma invoice.

How many trays are in a carton?

5 trays for export and 10 trays for the domestic market.

Is Mussel Baklava available under private label?

Yes. Sleeve, lid, tray insert and shipper are printed to your artwork, from one pallet per SKU.

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Regulatory notes are the stable, well-established requirements for this category and are not legal advice. Confirm the current position with your customs broker before a first shipment.

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