If the crab is still alive and has no other reaction, it can be eaten under normal circumstances. If the crab's eyes don't move and its body doesn't move, it may be dead and generally can't be eaten. The eyes of living hairy crabs will move spontaneously when touched, while the eyes of dead crabs will not move spontaneously. Stretching the legs of the hairy crab with your hand will retract after opening, indicating that the crab is alive.

Hairy crabs are common foods in life. Full taste, delicious taste and high nutritional value. Many people often eat hairy crabs, especially in autumn. Hairy crabs can't move when they are taken out of the refrigerator. They may be dead or dormant. If they die, they can't eat.

Are hairy crabs refrigerated or frozen in the refrigerator?

1, short-term storage and refrigeration

There are not many hairy crabs. If it can be eaten within 2~3 days, it can be directly tied up and stored in the fresh-keeping layer of the refrigerator. Take it out before cooking and brush it in water. Short-term storage has little effect on the nutritional loss of hairy crabs, so it is suitable as a fresh-keeping layer.

2. Long-term storage and freezing

There are many hairy crabs, which can't be eaten in a short time. You need to brush the hairy crabs clean and put them in the freezer for freezing. This frozen hairy crab can be preserved for a longer time. Take it out before cooking, thaw it before cooking. The taste changes little, and the nutrients are well preserved.