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1. Where is the origin of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs?

Produced in Yangcheng Lake in Suzhou. Yangcheng Lake is a lake.

Yangcheng Lake, with an area of ​​120 square kilometers, is divided into West Lake and East Lake, which are under the jurisdiction of different administrative regions. East Lake is mainly located in Wuxian City, Suzhou. The hairy crabs produced in East Lake are commonly known as Suzhou Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs.

The West Lake, located between Suzhou and Shanghai, is mainly located in Bacheng Town, Kunshan City. The hairy crabs here are therefore called Bacheng Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs.

Since the production areas of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs belong to different administrative regions, two industry associations, Suxie and Baxie, were established. These two associations issue authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crab anti-counterfeiting rings to their respective farmers, which are authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crab ID cards. Each crab has a uniquely coded certificate, that is, there are two types of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab anti-counterfeiting certificates.

Additional information

Yangcheng Lake, also known as Yangcheng Lake, is located in the southern part of Jiangsu Province, five kilometers northeast of Suzhou City, and straddles Wu County and Kunshan County. Yangcheng Lake is adjacent to Shanghai in the east and Suzhou in the west. The Beijing-Shanghai Railway and the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway 312 National Highway all pass by the area, and it is only half an hour's drive from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

It has a coastline of 9.67 kilometers, with a winding and poetic coastline, 17 kilometers long from north to south, 8 kilometers wide from east to west, an area of ​​117 square kilometers, and a water storage capacity of 370 million cubic meters.

Yangcheng Lake has a total surface area of ​​180,000 mu. It is one of the lakes in the lower reaches of Taihu Lake and is the remnant of the ancient Taihu Lake. There are two vertical sand ridges in the lake, dividing Yangcheng Lake into three parts: East, Middle and West.

The East Lake is the largest, with a water depth of 1.7-2.5 meters; the Middle Lake and the West Lake are 1.5-3.0 meters deep. Water from Yuanhetang in the west flows eastwards into the Yangtze River through Qiputang, Yanglintang and Jihe River, and southwards into Loujiang River, connecting with Wusong River, Chenghu Lake and Dianluo Lake Group.

Therefore, the unique water environment, geographical location and aquatic environment have created the characteristics of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs that are different from hairy crabs from other lake areas.

Yangcheng Lake is very rich in aquatic resources. It produces 70 kinds of freshwater products. White fish, silver carp, freshwater shrimp and hairy crab are the six treasures of the lake. Among them, the Yangcheng Lake freshwater hairy crab, known as the king of crabs, is famous both at home and abroad.

Reference source: Sogou Encyclopedia - Yangcheng Lake hairy crab

Reference source: Sogou Encyclopedia-Yangcheng Lake

2. Where do authentic hairy crabs come from?

There are many hairy crab production areas in China, and crabs are farmed in lake areas such as Jiangsu, Anhui, and Hubei. Although the hairy crab species in various places are basically the same (all belong to the Chinese mitten crab), due to different waters and breeding methods, there are differences in appearance, taste and price. The hairy crabs that are generally recognized as well-known and the most famous in China are the hairy crabs produced in Suzhou Yangcheng Lake (such as Su Xiege Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs):

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are delicious and attractive, with plump bodies, green shells, white bellies, golden claws and yellow hair, and strong limbs. After steaming, the meat is creamy, the roe of female crabs is like gold, and the roe of male crabs is like jade. They are delicious and the best among crabs. All of this is related to the special ecological environment of Yangcheng Lake. The reasons are summarized as follows:

1. Yangcheng Lake is the first lake encountered by seawater and freshwater at the confluence of the Yangtze River. It is hundreds of miles in radius and has pure water. The average water depth is about two meters and there is sufficient sunlight. Therefore, there are abundant species and lush aquatic plants in the lake. The lakeside is full of rice and fat snails. The unique geographical conditions provide a high-quality environment for the growth of hairy crabs.

2. Unlike other lakes, the bottom of Yangcheng Lake is mostly hard ground, with a high surface sand content, while the bottom of other lakes is basically muddy. This provides a wide open space for the crabs to move around, often running around, climbing up and down along the water plants, exercising their muscles, and making the meat naturally delicious.

3. The content of trace elements in the water also affects the quality. For example, the calcium content in Taihu Lake water is relatively high, so the crab shell is harder, while the calcium, magnesium, silicon, aluminum, and oxygen in Yangcheng Lake are rich and balanced, making the crabs healthier and having a unique sweetness.

3. What are the famous production areas for hairy crabs in China?

There are three main production areas of hairy crabs in my country. The most famous one is the Yangcheng Lake hairy crab, which has a long-standing reputation and is known as the "king of crabs". In the southern region, everyone is proud of being able to eat authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs.

Another example is the Gucheng Lake hairy crabs produced in Gaochun County, my country, which are also authentic Yangtze River Chinese mitten crabs. Due to the excellent water ecology, the crabs produced in Gucheng Lake have the characteristics of crisp shells, firm surface, plump limb muscles, and large individuals. The crabs registered with the "Gucheng Lake" brand are famous at home and abroad for their green backs, white bellies, golden claws and yellow hairs, plump roe, delicious taste, and rich nutrition. They are popular in large and medium-sized cities in China and exported to countries and regions such as Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

There is also the Taihu hairy crab produced in the Taihu Lake area of ​​my country. The meat of Taihu hairy crab is tender, delicious, yellow and fat, and has always been praised as a treasure among crabs. Taihu crabs have the characteristics of reproductive migration, reproduce at the junction of rivers and seas, grow and fatten in fresh water, Taihu crabs are large in size, with green backs and white bellies, yellow hairs and golden hooks, which can completely compete with Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs and Gucheng Lake hairy crabs.

Now you know what kinds of hairy crabs there are and where they are produced, right? Nowadays, every major restaurant in every city, even Cantonese, Sichuan, Korean and other restaurants, will offer Yangcheng Lake hairy crab dishes, but the hairy crabs served in these restaurants and hotels are not necessarily genuine. Many restaurants even use sea crabs to impersonate hairy crabs in order to save costs. Everyone must be careful before tasting.

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Your question is: Where are the hairy crabs produced?

answer:

1. Yangcheng Lake hairy crab, which is produced in Yangcheng Lake in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, is a famous Chinese product known both at home and abroad, and is also China's first well-known trademark in the aquatic category.

2. Gucheng Lake hairy crab, this crab is produced in Gucheng Lake in Gaochun area of ​​Jiangsu Province.

3. Liangzi Lake hairy crabs, Liangzi Lake hairy crabs from Ezhou City, Hubei Province, fully ecologically farmed, products marked with the mark of origin.