[ErictheViking]

Coles XL Prawns​

Beware buying Coles so-called Extra Large Black Tiger Prawns. Only 2 met the criteria of XL, the rest were a mix of smaller ones. We had to eat the prawns that evening, but I saved the shells. Complained to Coles on their website, but no response as yet.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Is there a size specification for prawns?

 

[ElizabethL]

Is there a size specification for prawns?

Well, I personally think that most people can tell the difference between XXL and what appears to be smaller, so yes, Coles gave a size specification by saying their prawns were XXL.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Well, I personally think that most people can tell the difference between XXL and what appears to be smaller, so yes, Coles gave a size specification by saying their prawns were XXL.

Can you quote the size of S, M, L, XL and XXL prawns? It's not like clothing sizes.

Or is it??

 

[Veggiepatch]

Is a XXL prawn in the range 12.0 +/- 2.0 cms when fully extended?

Who knows? Not me.

 

[HelenJo]

This is not about the prawn issue but wondered if someone could enlighten me about 2 oranges I bought at Coles recently....when I got them home and out of the bag they emitted a terrible chemical smell. Have washed them several times but can still smell it. Not game to eat it after paying $8.90 per kg....for the humble orange??
Could it possibly be a spray used on the growing fruit? But why such a horrible strong smell?

 

[Veggiepatch]

Is a XXL prawn in the range 12.0 +/- 2.0 cms when fully extended?

Who knows? Not me.

According to fishme.com.au, it's not the size of the prawn but the quantity of prawns per pound or kilogram.

For details, check out the link below. I learnt something new today!

How to Pick the Perfect Sized Prawn

When it comes to buying prawns from your favourite seafood supplier, the conversation between you and the store holder is generally centred around the type of prawns you’re looking for. You wouldn’t be wrong to think that it’s completely acceptable to walk into a store or scroll through our...

fishme.com.au

 

[Rosi Gordon]

Is there a size specification for prawns?

If they specify 'extra large' then yes you should get extra large and not small ones otherwise it should say mixed prawn

 

[Veggiepatch]

If they specify 'extra large' then yes you should get extra large and not small ones otherwise it should say mixed prawn

Size does matter....

 

[Jillnic]

Is there a size specification for prawns?

Yes.

 

[Da Freddo]

I don"t believe this for a minute, Eric the Viking went shopping.
Vikings raped and pillaged their way thru other countries.
They would just take whatever they wanted!
"Shops be buggered"

 

[PrincessFiFi]

This is not about the prawn issue but wondered if someone could enlighten me about 2 oranges I bought at Coles recently....when I got them home and out of the bag they emitted a terrible chemical smell. Have washed them several times but can still smell it. Not game to eat it after paying $8.90 per kg....for the humble orange??
Could it possibly be a spray used on the growing fruit? But why such a horrible strong smell?

Not sure about the smell, but if you think the product is inedible then you should return the oranges for a refund.

 

[SandyM]

This is not about the prawn issue but wondered if someone could enlighten me about 2 oranges I bought at Coles recently....when I got them home and out of the bag they emitted a terrible chemical smell. Have washed them several times but can still smell it. Not game to eat it after paying $8.90 per kg....for the humble orange??
Could it possibly be a spray used on the growing fruit? But why such a horrible strong smell?

Most varieties of fruit sold by Coles & Woolies is bought before it is ripe & then gassed in special rooms to ripen it, even so-called "organic" products. I'm not sure what the gas is called, but it's "supposed" to be "similar" to the gas naturally produced by some fruit (E.g. bananas) that ripen other fruit. It is still a man-made chemical. They say that it's so that we can have year round varieties, instead of seasonal. I would rather eat my fruit naturally seasonal.