CATDOLL : CATDOLL: The secrets of crab models in 2017! How to accurately identify the species of crabs?

Types and varieties of crabs

As the best seafood, crabs are loved by everyone. For crab lovers, it is very important to know the species and size of crabs. Especially in 2017, when there is a bumper harvest of crabs, how to accurately distinguish the size of crabs has become one of the focuses of people's attention.

First, we need to understand several common varieties of crabs: hairy crabs, river crabs, hairy crabs and crab roe. Among them, hairy crabs are one of the most popular varieties, with delicious meat and abundant production. River crabs are also very popular, with delicate taste and full meat. Hairy crabs are a common variety in Guangdong. The shell is covered with fine hairs, and the inside is rich in roe. As for crab roe, it is characterized by rich roe and is loved by some special groups.

How to distinguish the type of crab

When buying crabs, it is very important to correctly distinguish the different models. Here are a few ways to determine the size of the crab:

1. Observe the shell color and pattern: The shell color of the hairy crab is generally yellow-green with obvious stripes. The shell of the river crab is red or orange-red with no obvious pattern. The shell of the hairy crab is grayish white and covered with fine short hairs, while the shell of the roe crab is red and shiny.
2. Check the crab's legs: the legs of hairy crabs are relatively sturdy, while the legs of river crabs are more slender. The legs of hairy crabs are covered with fine hairs, while the legs of roe crabs are red and shiny.
3. Smell the crab: Smell the crab's body odor. Hairy crabs and river crabs should not have any unpleasant smell, while hairy crabs and crab roe will have some special smells.
4. Check the crab meat quality: You can distinguish the types by touching the hardness of the crab body and observing the crab meat quality. The meat of hairy crab is tender and delicious, while the meat of river crab is fuller. Hairy crab and roe crab are characterized by the roe inside and the soft meat.

Summarize

Through the above methods, I believe that everyone can better distinguish the types and varieties of crabs. When purchasing, you should not only consider your personal taste and preferences, but also the characteristics of various varieties. I hope that the introduction of this article can help everyone better understand the crab harvest in 2017 and enjoy a delicious seafood feast! Thank you for your reading and support!