Hairy crabs are dead and can't be eaten. Generally speaking, the death of crabs will cause the reproduction of many pathogenic microorganisms and parasites. If you eat dead crabs, it will cause a high incidence of intestinal infectious diseases, which will cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and other symptoms. In severe cases, it may also cause food poisoning and endanger human health.

Can hairy crabs be eaten when they are dead?

Can hairy crabs be eaten when they are dead?

Hairy crabs, also known as river crabs, hairy crabs and clear water crabs, are the traditional aquatic treasures of China. Hairy crabs have always been loved by people in China because of their unique shape, delicious meat and rich nutrition. The ancients said, "You can't live up to your eyes if you don't go to Lushan Mountain, and you can't live up to your stomach if you don't eat crabs." Whenever the Double Ninth Festival is held, it's just the time when hairy crabs and crab roe are full of cream. Therefore, appreciating chrysanthemums and eating crabs has become a popular custom. It should be noted that when buying hairy crabs, you must choose fresh crabs full of cream and fat.

Can hairy crabs be eaten when they are dead?

Generally speaking, crabs can be eaten just after they die. However, it should be fully cooked before eating. Raw crabs contain a lot of parasites and bacteria, which will have an impact on human health after eating. However, crabs that have been dead for a long time cannot be eaten. Because the bacteria in its body will spread rapidly and produce a lot of toxic substances, even high temperature processing can not effectively kill all bacteria. It is best not to eat dead hairy crabs, especially when the weather is hot. From the taste point of view, crabs lose their original flavor after they die.