Rock Crab
Scientific Name
Metacarcinus edwardsii
Season
Year around
Characteristics
Bottom-dwelling crustacean found on sandy, rocky, and algae-covered seabeds. It is distributed along much of the Chilean coast. The Stone Crab has sweet, tender meat, rich in protein and minerals, perfect for gourmet and healthy dishes.
Packing Forms
WHOLE
Cooked, IQF, IWP.
CRAB MEAT
Cooked meat, pasteurized, vacuum packed. In blocks of 1lb or 5lb and 2lb polybags. - Blocks: 40% claws, 60% body and red meat. - Blocks: 30% claws, 70% body and red meat - Blocks: 100% white meat (body meat only).
CRAB CLAWS
Cooked, IQF: - Three segments (scored optional). - Scored jumbo claws. - Cup off cocktail claws All frozen, sized and packed in 5 or 10 lb. poly bags.