The black paste in hairy crabs is crab paste, which belongs to the semen and organs in the seminal vesicle of male crabs. Only strong and mature male crabs will have black crab paste. Keep fresh hairy crabs, put them in the cold storage layer of the refrigerator, and cover them with a wet towel, but eat them within three days to avoid the hairy crabs from dying and deteriorating.

What is the name of the black paste in hairy crabs?

1 crab paste

The black paste in hairy crabs is called crab paste, which is the semen and organs in the seminal vesicle of male hairy crabs. Generally, only strong and mature males can have black crab paste. Pay attention to the dosage when eating hairy crabs to avoid diarrhea symptoms when eating too much.

2, the preservation method

When storing fresh hairy crabs, you can use cotton thread to tie their crab claws and feet together, then put them in a basin and put them in the cold storage area of the refrigerator. Cover the hairy crabs with a layer of wet towel to replenish water for the crabs. Generally, it can be stored for three days, but during storage, you should take food in time.

3. Selection method

When buying hairy crabs, we should observe the color of crab shells, navel and claws. Among them, hairy crabs with black-green crab shells and shiny navel protruding and hairy claws are better in quality, while hairy crabs with yellow crab shells, sunken navel and weak claws are worse in quality.