Under normal circumstances, after the hairy crabs are cooked, the crab roe should be lumpy or yellow powder. Therefore, if the crab roe is still thin, it is generally considered immature. It is recommended to continue heating it for a while before eating.

Hairy crabs generally need to be heated for about 20-30 minutes before they are fully cooked, but the specific time is related to the size of hairy crabs. Therefore, when encountering larger crabs, it is best to steam them for a while to avoid the situation of being immature.

2 What will happen to hairy crabs if they are not cooked? Food poisoning Hairy crabs contain a lot of bacteria and microorganisms. If they are eaten without being cooked completely, they are likely to cause symptoms of food poisoning such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness and fatigue.

Immature crabs with allergies contain more histamine, which is sensitive to human body. Therefore, some people with sensitive constitution may eat it, which may cause allergic reactions such as itchy skin, redness, papules and respiratory distress.

Note that because everyone's physical condition is different, it is completely different from person to person whether the uncooked crab will react or not and what reactions will be caused.

3 Can hairy crabs be eaten overnight when they are cooked?

Hairy crabs are rich in nutrition, tender in meat and delicious in taste, which can easily lead to deterioration. However, as long as scientific preservation methods are adopted, the preservation time can be prolonged and deterioration can be avoided. Therefore, if hairy crabs stay overnight, it is best to put them in the refrigerator.

Because the low temperature in the refrigerator can inhibit the reproductive ability of bacteria, microorganisms and various enzymes, and prolong the shelf life and freshness of food, hairy crabs can generally continue to eat after they are cooked, as long as they are stored in the refrigerator in time.

How long can cooked hairy crabs be kept in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days?

Although the low temperature of the refrigerator can prolong the storage time, it has no sterilization and disinfection effect, and hairy crabs are a kind of food that can easily breed bacteria and microorganisms, so they can only be kept in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days, otherwise there may be a phenomenon of bad taste and deterioration.

Moreover, hairy crabs eat a fresh one, and the taste and nutritional value will be greatly reduced after a long time. Therefore, it is better to eat hairy crabs as soon as possible after they are cooked.