Taihu hairy crab is the king of protein and rich in amino acids

The water quality of Suzhou Taihu Lake is good, and the lake bottom is good, with relatively high ratios of calcium, silicon, aluminum and oxygen. Therefore, Taihu hairy crabs are also known as the "king of crabs". In particular, hairy crabs are rich in protein and dozens of amino acids, and Taihu crabs contain higher amounts of these ingredients than ordinary crabs. These are all related to the specific natural conditions of Taihu Lake, including water, soil, aquatic organisms, etc.

The Taihu hairy crabs, which were originally scheduled to be caught on September 22, have matured earlier and more than 80% of them have completed their last molting ahead of schedule, so the catch date has also been brought forward to September 20. It is estimated that the production of Taihu crabs in Suzhou this year will reach 3,500 tons, and the proportion of standard crabs (3 taels for female crabs and 4 taels for male crabs) can reach more than 60%.

How to choose Taihu hairy crabs:

1. Is it heavy enough: feel the weight in your hand. The heavier it is, the better quality it is. Generally, a weight of more than 5 taels is considered top quality.

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1. Is the meat clean: Press the crab claws with your hand to check whether the crab meat is clean. Clean is better.

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1. Whether the crab roe is rich and full: the best quality crab is one with a full or bulging tail.

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1. Are there red marks on both sides of the crab navel: The bright crab roe will naturally show red marks on both sides of the crab navel, which means it is a good crab with delicious meat.

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(Photo taken from the website of Suzhou Sanshan Island)