It is also called Whiteleg shrimp aka Pacific White Shrimp aka King prawn. It is a species of prawn of the eastern Pacific Ocean commonly caught or farmed for food.
Vannamei shrimp has a sweet taste, and a firm structure, and is a rich source of protein.
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