PATAGONIAN KING CRAB AND SOUTHERN KING CRAB

IQF Crab Claws

Patagonian crab claws selected by size and integrity in the Aysén Region, individually frozen in IQF for catering, hospitality, premium cocktails and specialized food service.

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Description

IQF Crab Claws · story and datasheet

Patagonian crab claws represent one of the highest-impact visual references within the Mar Austral Origin portfolio.

Individually selected by size and integrity, they are a classic choice for cocktail-style presentations, hotel buffets, seafood platters, premium events and high-perceived-value gastronomic experiences.

Their individual IQF format allows thawing only the required quantity, eliminating kitchen rework and reducing operational waste.

Ready-to-thaw product, requiring no kitchen reprocessing.
Ideal format for catering, buffets and premium cocktails.
High-impact visual presentation with excellent yield.

Specifications

Technical data

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

Species	Cancer edwardsii / Homalaspis plana (claws separated)
Origin	Chilean Patagonia — Aysén Region, XI Region
Capture zone	Coasts and interior waterways of the Patagonian archipelago
Method	Artisanal traps and diving. Manual claw selection.
Process	Manual separation → washing → pre-cooking → IQF -35°C → caliber classification → packaging
Shelf life	24 months from processing date
Storage	-25°C or below

Nutritional information

Per 100 g of product

Specification	Detail
Color	Vivid red-orange. White meat visible when broken.
Texture	Firm, with juicy meat and easy extraction.
Protein	14–17 g / 100g
Total fat	1.5–2.5 g / 100g
Sodium	260–380 mg / 100g

Reference values per 100 grams. Lot-specific specifications are validated through technical documentation.

Ingredients

Composition

Pre-cooked Patagonian crab claws, selected by caliber and frozen via IQF process with protective glaze.

Allergens

Buyer information

Contains crustaceans and crustacean-derived products.

Origin and traceability

Where this product comes from

Product sourced from Patagonian crab captured on the coasts and interior waterways of the Aysén archipelago, manually selected and processed in a SERNAPESCA-authorized facility.

How it is used

Recommended applications

Premium cocktail

Ideal for artisanal pisco sours, seafood platters, gourmet bars and high-impact presentations.

Hospitality and catering

Perfect format for buffets, corporate events and premium services.

Food service

High turnover and excellent yield for specialized distributors and horeca.

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 below, with estimated transit times of 12–18 days to USA/Canada and 24–72 h within Chile.

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