There are a variety of ways to preserve live pike crabs, which are as follows:
1.Refrigerated: Place the live pike crab in the refrigerator and keep it above 3 degrees Celsius, but not below this temperature to avoid frostbite. This method allows the crab to be preserved for several days.
2.Foam fresh-keeping box: Put the live pike crab into the fresh-keeping box with a foam layer, add some water to the bottom, and the water surface is just enough to cover the pike crab. The crisper is then sealed and placed in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. Under these conditions, pike crabs can be kept for several days without spoiling.
3.Cryopreservation: Place the live pike crab in ice water and keep the water temperature at around 5 degrees Celsius. This maintains the freshness of the crab and prolongs its shelf life.
4.Add water to preserve: Place the live pike crab in a container and add enough water to make sure the water surface is just enough to cover the pike crab. Then store the container in a cool, ventilated place. In this case, the pike crab can be kept for several days without spoiling.
5.Cryopreservation: If you need to store it for a long time, you can first clean the live pike crab to remove unnecessary parts such as internal organs, and then put it in the freezer for quick freezing. This method allows the pike crab to last for several months.
Regardless of the method used to preserve live pike crabs, there are a few things to keep in mind:
Before storage, the pike crab should be cleaned to remove the internal organs and other parts that may be contaminated;
During the storage process, the environment should be kept clean and hygienic to prevent the growth of bacteria;
Check the status of the pike crab once a day, and if there are dead or spoiled pike crabs, they should be dealt with in time;
If you plan to eat these pike crabs, it is best to remove them and prepare the ingredients in advance to avoid rushing them when they are close to eating.
In summary, proper preservation methods are essential to maintain the freshness and quality of live pike crabs. After purchasing or catching live pike crabs, they should be handled and stored according to the above methods. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the changes in its state and smell, consume it in time, and pay attention to personal health and safety.