Male crab. November is the tenth month of the lunar calendar. In the tenth month of the lunar calendar, the crab paste of male crabs grows thickest, so it is best to eat male crabs at this time. Crab paste is a collection of semen and organs from the male crab's sperm vesicle, and is also a sign of the male crab's strength and maturity. Crab paste tastes a little sweet, but it contains water, protein, fatty acids, vitamins and other ingredients, so it is rich in nutrients.

The difference between male crabs and female crabs

1. The abdomen is different: the abdomen of male crabs is triangular, while the abdomen of female crabs is round or oval.

2. The difference between crab legs: The eight legs of male crabs have thick velvet, while only the first two legs of female crabs have velvet.

3. Crab roe and crab paste: Crab roe is only found in female crabs, while crab paste is the accessory gonads and secretions of male crabs.