2019 Hairy Crab Price Trend Analysis

Eating hairy crab during the Mid-Autumn Festival while admiring the moon under an osmanthus tree is truly one of life's finest pleasures. Hairy crab is exceptionally delicious; when the ancients described autumn, the phrase they used was "fragrant flowers and fat crabs," and the crab referred to here is the hairy crab. It is soon the season for the hairy crab fishery to open, so here we will talk about the price of hairy crab and how to select hairy crab.

1. The price of hairy crab

Although hairy crab is delicious, its price is not cheap. Its price is mainly related to its place of origin and size. There are many varieties of hairy crab. Ordinary hairy crab, the kind raised in ponds, costs around ten yuan each and is generally available in supermarkets and seafood markets; those from natural lakes such as Gucheng Lake cost twenty to thirty yuan each; and then there are those from Yangcheng Lake and Taihu Lake, which cost at least forty to fifty yuan each.

The most famous hairy crab is probably the Yangcheng Lake hairy crab. Authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crab is sold by the pair: a pair of a 3-liang male crab and a 2-liang female crab costs around one hundred yuan, an eight-piece gift box costs around three hundred; a pair of a 3.5-liang male and a 2.5-liang female costs around one hundred thirty to forty, and an eight-piece gift box costs around five hundred. The larger the size, the greater the price increase; male crabs of 4 liang and female crabs of 3 liang or more will be even more expensive.

There are many varieties of hairy crab, both well-known and lesser-known ones coexisting on the market. At the same time, given the different distances to markets in various places, and taking into account costs such as shipping and labor, hairy crab prices may fluctuate somewhat from place to place. The specific price should be based on the local market price.

2. How to select hairy crab

There are many varieties of hairy crab, and hairy crabs from famous places of origin are also rare and highly sought after. Moreover, in 2019, due to environmental protection requirements, the traditional method of raising crabs in net enclosures was changed, and hairy crab production decreased accordingly. Under such circumstances, how should we select hairy crab?

1. Timing is very important. Generally speaking, eat female crabs in September and male crabs in October. This is because the gonads of female and male crabs mature during these two periods respectively, when the flavor and nutrition are at their best.

2. Try not to pick crabs that lack vitality, especially crabs that look like they have been tied up for a long time. Just turn a crab over with its belly facing up; a crab that can quickly flip itself back over is strong and easy to keep.

3. In terms of appearance, try to pick those whose shells are dark green with a glossy sheen; such crabs are mostly thick-meated and plump. Those with a protruding navel generally have rich roe and fat; those with a sunken navel mostly lack fat and substance. Those with dense fuzz on the claws all have old, sturdy claws; while those without fuzz on the claws are soft and weak.

Although hairy crab is delicious, nutritious, and rich in vitamin A, and has long been renowned in China's culinary world, when eating hairy crab you should also be careful not to drink excessive alcohol at the same time, not to eat more than 3 at one meal, and not to eat raw crab; otherwise it is easy to burden the digestive system and may even cause food poisoning, leading to gout and so on. Every year during crab roe season, there are such news reports, so everyone must pay attention.

The above is some information about hairy crab. It is soon crab roe season again; has everyone bought hairy crab at home yet? This delicious aquatic delicacy, much loved by people on the dining table, is an excellent food for entertaining guests.