In September and October every year, with the fragrance of osmanthus, hairy crabs are gradually on the market. However, the shelf life of hairy crabs is not long. Every time the hairy crabs are bought, especially those purchased online, they will always be damaged. To the dead crab, I wonder if the hairy crab can still be eaten after it is dead

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Can the hairy crab be eaten after it is dead? Do you want to eat it?

You can eat fresh hairy crabs immediately after they die.

If the live crabs you buy have just died, you can cook and eat them immediately, because at this time, the bacteria and other microorganisms in the crabs have not had time to multiply and produce harmful substances, so there will be no risk of harm to health. It can be eaten with confidence, but if the hairy crab has been dead for too long, such as more than 2 hours at room temperature, it must not be eaten. The crab meat will produce histamine and other substances that are toxic to the human body and cannot be decomposed at high temperatures. If you continue to eat it, May cause physical discomfort.

2

Can crabs be eaten if they are frozen to death in the refrigerator?

If live crabs are frozen to death, they can be eaten if they have not deteriorated.

If you put dead crabs in the refrigerator to freeze, the first thing to confirm is whether they are fresh and live crabs before freezing to death. If they are dead crabs and then frozen, they cannot be eaten, but if they are live crabs If frozen to death, the temperature of the frozen layer is low, which can inhibit bacterial reproduction and can keep crabs fresh for about 1-3 months. After thawing them, if there is no special rotten smell, the crab meat is still firm, and the crab shells will remain firm after cooking. If it is bright orange and has not deteriorated, it can continue to be eaten.

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What will happen if you eat dead crabs

It can range from gastrointestinal discomfort to life-threatening.

Once a crab dies, the bacteria inside it will multiply rapidly and produce histamine and other harmful substances in the crab's body. If a person accidentally eats a dead crab, these harmful ingredients may cause symptoms of food poisoning, such as : Vomiting, diarrhea, headache, elevated body temperature, and even bloody stools, difficulty swallowing, speech impairment, difficulty breathing, and death. Therefore, if you have any symptoms of discomfort after accidentally eating dead crabs, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible to avoid missing the best treatment. opportunity.

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How to judge how long a crab has been dead

It is difficult to determine the specific time of death of a crab, but generally you can refer to the following identification methods to confirm the time of death of a crab The length of crab shell:

1. Pinch the shell: The softening of the crab shell means that it takes a longer time to die.

2. Look at the weight: If the crab loses weight and is very empty, it means it will take a long time to die, especially frozen crabs.

3. Look at the legs: The crab legs are hanging down. If they are loose, it means that they have been dead for a long time.

4. Smell: If you smell a fishy smell from the crab, it means that the crab has become rotten and cannot be eaten anymore.

5

How long can the hairy crab gift box be stored?

Transportation time

1. If the hairy crab gift box is filled with a special vest bag, it can be stored for 4 days —5 hours.

2. If the packaging box is a foam box and ice packs are circulated at the bottom to keep the temperature in the box around zero, the hairy crabs can be stored for more than 24 hours.

Storage time

The normal storage time is 3-5 days, and the maximum storage time is about 1 week.

When you buy a hairy crab gift box, you should unpack it as soon as possible, and then confirm whether the hairy crabs inside are fresh. If the crabs are delivered to you, you must take photos and leave evidence, and claim for compensation through relevant channels. . Then take out the live hairy crabs and keep the crab ropes on them to reduce the energy consumption of activities. Then find a large tray, place the hairy crabs on the tray one by one, then take a wet towel and cover the back of the hairy crabs to keep moisture and Humidity, finally put the hairy crabs in the refrigerator to refrigerate. The temperature is between 5-10 degrees, which can keep the hairy crabs fresh for about 3-5 days. Be careful not to store them for a long time, because the longer they are left, the hairy crabs will become thinner and even die.