Scylla belongs to crustacea, Portunus. Likes to burrow in the shallow sea near the shore and in the sediment bed at the mouth of the river. It is fierce and carnivorous, and its staple food is fish, shrimp and shellfish. The meat is delicious and nutritious, and has the effects of nourishing and strengthening the body. Especially the pregnant female crab will produce red or yellow paste, which is called cream crab in the south of China, and is also known as sea ginseng. It is abundant in warm shallow seas, mainly distributed in coastal areas of China, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and Taiwan Province, especially in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Nutritional analysis The blue crab is rich in protein and trace elements, which has a good nourishing effect on the body.
1, blue crab is a marine crab belonging to the genus Scylla of Portunus, with a flat body, a cyan oval shell with sharp sides, two pairs of protruding triangular teeth on the forehead, nine triangular teeth of different sizes on the side edge, five pairs of feet on both sides of the body, and the right foot is slightly larger than the left foot, and the front and rear edges of knuckles have brush-like short hairs.
2. The blue crab is a kind of crab with bluish green color, which is generally common in coastal areas such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang and Taiwan Province. At present, it is the most abundant in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and its price is small and expensive. It is sold in most markets in China. At present, its price is about 60 ~ 500 kg, which may be higher if it is celebrated in the New Year.
3. The blue crab is a kind of seafood, which is divided into male crab and female crab. Among them, the male crab has a lot of meat, especially the navel tip and double claws are very fat and well-defined, so it is often used in many dishes. Female crabs have a lot of crab yellow, and they are more famous among crabs.
4. The blue crab is a kind of sea crab with high nutritional value. It is rich in protein, calcium, copper and other elements. It has the effects of regulating heart rhythm, lowering blood pressure and eliminating edema. Regular consumption can reduce swelling, improve anemia and improve immunity.