How much does a king crab cost per piece at market price? Why is it so expensive, when is it fattest, and which parts cannot be eaten?
King crab is also known as stone crab and rock crab. Because of its enormous size it is called the “king of crabs”, and it also tastes good and is rich in nutritional value, so many people like to eat it. However, because it is not easy to catch, the price is a little high. So how much does a king crab cost per piece at market price? Why is it so expensive? When is it fattest? Which parts cannot be eaten?
How much per piece?
The king crabs seen on the market are usually quite large, with the smallest around 3 kg and the largest reaching 10 kg. This is because there are size restrictions on catching them, and the small ones and females must be put back. The price of king crab is around 400 to 600 per jin, and one king crab weighs about 3 to 4 kg, with the largest reaching 10 kg, so the price of one is at least 2400 yuan or more.
Reasons it is expensive:
Catching king crab is truly skilled work, both dangerous and arduous, and a single misstep can put your life at risk. When catching king crab in winter, you encounter a series of obstacles such as glaciers, and the difficulties are many, so the price is also relatively high.
When is it fattest?
King crab is at its fattest and most delicious from November each year to March of the following year.
Which parts cannot be eaten?
The gills (also called lungs) of the crab cannot be eaten, because they do not taste good and contain components harmful to the human body. All other parts can be eaten, and in this respect there is no difference from ordinary crabs.
King crab legs are rich in protein, trace elements and other nutrients, and have a very good nourishing effect on the body. Eating crab is beneficial for the recovery from tuberculosis. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that it has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, supplementing bone and marrow, nourishing tendons and invigorating blood, unblocking meridians, benefiting the limbs and joints, mending severe injuries, nourishing liver yin, and replenishing gastric juices. It has a certain dietary therapeutic effect on conditions such as blood stasis, injuries, jaundice, soreness and aching of the waist and legs, and rheumatoid arthritis.