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Crab

Technical Name : Liocarcinus vernalis
Can Eat 0

Non-vegetarian

Taste Profile

Crab meat is soft and has delicate taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Crabs are prepared and eaten as a seafood delicacy.
  2. It can be boiled alive then the crab meat is either taken out or kept in the shell and cooked.

Description

Crab is a crustacean, covered with thick exoskeleton and have a single pair of claws. Crab meat is eaten as a delicacy throughout the world.

Health benefits

  • Crab is great source of dietary protein.(1)
  • It contains selenium which boosts the immune system.(1)
  • It contains Vitamin B2 which helps in production of red blood cells.(1)
  • It is a source of phosphorus which helps in development of teeth and skeletal structure.(1)

Note

Crab contains high amount of cholesterol which can cause cardiac problems. Due to high quantity of sodium in it, it can raise the blood pressure in the body.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.salcombefinest.com/blog/why-crab-is-good-for-you/#/top

(2) https://topnaturalremedies.net/healthy-eating/pros-cons-consuming-crabs/

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