1. How to cryostore live crabs?
Place the live crabs in a foam crisper and add lightly salted water until the crabs have submerged. Seal the foam crisper and place it in the blast freezer of the refrigerator to freeze. When it is time to eat, take out the foam crisper and thaw it. This method can be stored for more than a year, and the thawed crabs still remain fresh and plump.
Second, the advantages of cryopreservation
1. Keep it fresh: Freezing live crabs directly can maximize their freshness. Due to the fast freezing rate, the cells in the crab's body are less susceptible to damage, so their original quality can be maintained.
2. Extend the shelf life: By direct freezing, the shelf life of live crabs can be extended to several months or even more than a year. This is a great advantage for people who need to preserve their crabs for a long time.
3. Disadvantages of cryopreservation of live crabs
1. Taste change: Although direct freezing of live crabs can maintain their freshness, the taste may change after thawing. Some people believe that the meat quality of thawed crabs is not as delicate as fresh crabs.
2. Complex processing: direct freezing of live crabs requires certain technology and equipment. Without proper handling, it can cause the crab to be damaged or lose its vitality during the freezing process.
4. Precautions for cryopreservation
1. Ensure freshness: Make sure that the frozen live crabs are fresh. Stale crabs may go bad during freezing.
2. Quick freezing: In order to maintain the freshness of the crabs, it is necessary to use a fast freezing method. Place the crab in an airtight bag and quickly place it in the freezer.
3. Individually packaged: If live crabs are put into the refrigerator for freezing, it is recommended to package each crab separately to prevent them from harming each other during the freezing process.
4. Check regularly: Even if the crabs have been frozen, check their condition regularly. If any abnormalities are found, such as odor or deterioration, they should be discarded immediately.
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