Xuyi Lobster, a specialty of Xuyi County, Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, is a symbol product of chinese national geography. Xuyi lobster is a freshwater lobster, also known as crayfish. It generally grows and breeds in the lakes and ponds in Xuyi, such as Douhu Lake, Hongze Lake, Tian Quan Lake, Maoer Lake, Swan Lake and Baxian Lake. It is an important aquatic resource in China and has been listed in the strategic development plan of China agriculture after its entry into WTO.

This population develops very fast, especially from May to September every year, which is the peak season and has become the dominant population. Xuyi lobster is red and bright, full of luster; The body surface is clean and free of dirt, with strong vitality; The meat is tender, fat and full.

On June 1 1, 2009, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Xuyi Lobster". 20 19 years 1 1 month, selected as the regional public brand of agricultural products in China agricultural brand catalogue 20 19.

Historical origin

Crayfish is not an exotic species. In recent years, scientists have discovered the fossils of crayfish in Xuyi, confirming that crayfish appeared in Xuyi more than 1 100 million years ago, instead of being an alien species as rumored.

Crayfish originated in South America, and entered China in large quantities in the 18th year of the Republic of China (1929). It was transplanted from Japan to Nanjing, China, and was introduced as bait for bullfrog breeding.

Xuyi has been rich in lobster and other aquatic products since the 1970s. Fishermen along the Huaihe River and the Lake mainly depend on fishing for fish and shrimp. With the increasing market demand, lobster artificial breeding has gradually emerged, and products such as quick-frozen lobster are exported to the United States, the European Union and other countries.