Weishan Lake hairy crab (a specialty of Weishan, Shandong)

Basic introduction of Weishan Lake hairy crab

Also known as "crab" or "hairy crab", it is a crustacean of the phylum Arthropoda. The head chest armor formed by the combination of the head and chest is square and round in shape, with a hard texture. The front of the body has a pair of eyes, and the side has two pairs of very sharp crab teeth. The pair of appendages at the forefront of a crab are called claws, with a surface covered in fur; After chelation, there are four pairs of walking feet, which are flattened and longer on the side; The abdominal limbs have degenerated. The gender of river crabs can be distinguished by their abdomen: the female abdomen is circular, while the male abdomen is triangular. River crabs often burrow on the muddy banks of rivers, lakes, and marshes, and are active at night, feeding on fish, shrimp, animal carcasses, and grains. Every autumn, they often migrate to the estuary where they go out to sea to lay eggs. They hatch from March to May of the following year, develop into young crabs, and then swim upstream into rivers to continue growing in freshwater. The tender meat of river crabs is a beloved food among people

What is the nutritional value of Weishan Lake hairy crabsCrab meat contains a variety of vitamins, among which vitamin A is higher than other terrestrial and aquatic animals, vitamin B2 is 5-6 times higher than meat, 6-10 times higher than fish, and 2-3 times higher than eggs. The content of vitamin B1 and phosphorus is 6-10 times higher than that of ordinary fish. The edible portion of 100 grams of hairy crabs contains 17.5 grams of protein, 2.8 grams of fat, 182 milligrams of phosphorus, 126 milligrams of calcium, and 2.8 milligrams of iron. Crab shells are not only rich in calcium, but also contain substances such as crab red pigment and crab yellow pigment. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of understanding the medicinal value of crabs. According to the "Suixi Ju Recipe", it is recorded as "nourishing bone marrow, nourishing liver yin, replenishing gastric juice, nourishing tendons and promoting blood circulation, and treating gangrene and healing nuclei". Protein is the material basis for all life activities such as human growth, development, reproduction, and genetics. There are 20 major amino acids in protein, and crabs have more than 10 of them. Therefore, it is very beneficial for people who have already consumed a large amount of protein and need to supplement nutrition after surgery, illness, chronic wasting diseases, etc. In addition, crabs contain a high amount of vitamin A, which is helpful for skin keratinization; Rickets in children and osteoporosis in the elderly can also play a role in supplementing calcium

What are the product features of Weishan Lake hairy crabs

One is the white belly: the navel and abdomen shell pasted with mud, crystal clear and white, without ink spots; The belly shell of the hairy crab in Weishan Lake is usually white, unusually white. It is white with a hint of green, shiny, and gives people a crystal clear and white feeling. This is because the clear bottom of Hongze Lake is covered with dense pigweed and other aquatic plants. The hairy crabs that inhabit here often crawl on the aquatic plants, rubbing against them like vessels constantly washing and polishing in clear water. Therefore, the white belly of Weishan Lake hairy crabs can give people a jade like beauty in appearance

The second is the green shell: the shell of the hairy crab in Weishan Lake is a blue mud color, smooth and shiny; Due to its elegant and clean color, it is pleasing to the eye. This is the unique appearance bestowed upon it by the clear Weishan Lake water. The green back of the hairy crab in Weishan Lake is coated with a layer of bright oil, which looks roughly gray at first glance. Upon closer inspection of the crystal lamp, there is a hint of green in the gray, and the green is shiny. Compared with other crabs, it looks full of spirit, like a majestic and shining iron armored general

The third is yellow hair: The hair on the legs of the hairy crabs in Weishan Lake is long and yellow, with straight and upright roots; The fur on the two claws and eight legs of the Weishan Lake hairy crab is golden yellow and 3-4 centimeters long. Ordinary crabs not only have gray brown claws, but also have short fur

The fourth is the golden claws: The crab claws of Weishan Lake hairy crabs are golden in color, solid and powerful. When placed on a glass plate, they stand upright with eight legs, their double claws are lifted into the air, and their navel and back are raised, exuding a majestic aura. Weishan Lake hairy crab claws are similar to the golden yellow color of high-quality tobacco, so they are also known as golden claw crabs, while ordinary crabs often come into contact with mud and appear grayish brown. The "golden claws" of the hairy crabs in Weishan Lake are also endowed by the unique natural environment of Weishan Lake. Crabs crawl at the bottom of the lake, often inserting their claws into yellow mud and gravel, and stepping on aquatic plants, which is much cleaner than crawling in soft mud; And because the bottom of the lake is hard and flat, like a natural sports field, crabs crawl on it and naturally develop strong and powerful claws that match their sturdy physique