PATAGONIAN KING CRAB AND SOUTHERN KING CRAB

IQF Spider Crab Cluster

Patagonian spider crab cluster selected and individually frozen in the Aysén Region, designed for professional kitchens, premium retail, and specialized markets in Chile, USA, and Canada.

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Description

IQF Spider Crab Cluster · story and datasheet

The Patagonian spider crab cluster combines legs and claws attached to the body in a visually attractive, calibrated presentation ready for cooking.

Its individual IQF format allows the use of exactly the required quantity without thawing the entire batch, optimizing operational costs and reducing waste in professional kitchens.

It is a highly valued reference in regional Chilean gastronomy and in Latin markets of USA and Canada, where presentation and service performance are key purchasing factors.

Attractive visual format for plating and gastronomic service.
Partial use per unit, reducing operational waste.
Excellent acceptance in HoReCa, retail, and specialized export.

Specifications

Technical data

Operational information the buyer needs to validate before negotiation: format, weight, storage and certifications.

Origin	Chilean Patagonia — Aysén Region, XI Region
Fishing zone	Coasts and interiors of the Patagonian archipelago
Method	Artisanal trap and diving. Manual cluster separation.
Process	Manual separation → washing → optional pre-cooking → IQF -35°C → glazing → packaging
Shelf life	24 months from processing date
Storage	-25°C or lower

Nutritional information

Per 100 g of product

Specification	Detail
Color	Orange-reddish when cooked. Pearly white meat.
Texture	Juicy, fibrous meat with easy separation.
Protein	14–17 g / 100g
Total fat	1.5–2.5 g / 100g
Sodium	250–380 mg / 100g

Reference values per 100 grams. The final datasheet per batch is validated through technical documentation.

Ingredients

Composition

Patagonian spider crab cluster, legs and claws attached to the body, frozen via IQF process with protective glazing.

Allergens

Buyer information

Contains crustaceans and derived products.

Origin and traceability

Where this product comes from

Product harvested from the coasts and interiors of the Aysén archipelago via artisanal fishing, manual separation, and processing in a SERNAPESCA-authorized facility.

How it is used

Recommended applications

Restaurants

Ideal for professional kitchens seeking attractive visual presentation and high yield per unit.

Premium retail

Ready-to-tray format and refrigerated sales in the gourmet channel.

Export

High demand in Latin markets of USA, Canada, and specialized distributors.

How it fits your operation

From this datasheet to the container

Export under tariff code 0306.14 — Frozen crabs (parts). Standard operation FOB or CIF per commercial agreement.

Transport requires constant cold chain at -25°C or lower, with estimated transit times of 12–18 days to USA/Canada and 24–72 h within Chile.

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