PATAGONIAN KING CRAB AND SOUTHERN KING CRAB · Lithodes santolla

Live Patagonian King Crab

Live Patagonian king crab marketed from authorized collection centers in the Aysén Region, with live handling, oxygenation, and specialized logistics for premium markets in Chile and Asia.

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Description

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Live king crab represents the ultimate expression of freshness and perceived value within the Mar Austral Origin portfolio.

Marketed in live condition directly from collection centers in the Aysén Region, it enables restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, and gourmet distributors to offer an absolutely fresh product, with handling and cooking at destination.

Its operation is oriented exclusively to premium markets and requires specialized live handling logistics, with saltwater, oxygenation, and limited transit times.

Ultimate expression of freshness within the portfolio.
Strictly selected active specimens.
Live handling with controlled chain between 2°C and 5°C.

Specifications

Technical data

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

Species	Lithodes santolla (Patagonian king crab, live specimen)
Origin	Chilean Patagonia — Aysén Region, XI Region
Capture zone	Patagonian channels and fjords, 45°–52° S
Method	Artisanal trap (pots). Strict selection of active specimens.
Process	Capture → conditioning in seawater tank → selection of active specimens → live packaging
Maximum transit time	72 hours from capture to final destination
Handling temperature	2°C – 5°C (live chain, never frozen)

Nutritional information

Per 100 g of product

Specification	Detail
Color	Characteristic orange-red. Movement activity.
Texture	Active specimen. Legs and claws intact.
Protein	16–18 g / 100g (cooked meat)
Total fat	1.2–1.8 g / 100g
Sodium	300–400 mg / 100g

Reference values per 100 grams of cooked meat. The definitive datasheet per batch is validated through technical documentation.

Ingredients

Composition

Live Patagonian king crab, selected and conditioned for live transport.

Allergens

Buyer information

Contains crustaceans and derived products.

Origin and traceability

Where this product comes from

Product captured in channels and fjords of the Aysén Region using artisanal traps, with strict selection of active specimens and origin certification from SERNAPESCA / SAG.

How it is used

Recommended applications

Fine dining

Ideal for restaurants requiring maximum freshness and controlled cooking at destination.

Hotels and cruise ships

Premium product for exclusive gastronomic experiences and high-standard services.

Asian markets

Format oriented to specialized buyers with logistics via air charter.

How it fits your operation

From this datasheet to the container

Export under tariff code 0306.33 — Live crabs. Standard operation FOB any Chilean port or air charter depending on destination.

Transport requires temperature between 2°C and 5°C, oxygenation according to route, and limited times: Chile between 24–48 h and Asia via air charter between 36–60 h.

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