PATAGONIAN KING CRAB AND SOUTHERN KING CRAB · Lithodes santolla

Vacuum-frozen king crab meat

Premium Patagonian king crab meat manually extracted in the Aysén Region, selected by caliber and color, vacuum-packed and frozen for chefs, hotels and specialized export.

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Description

Vacuum-frozen king crab meat · story and datasheet

Patagonian king crab meat represents one of the highest value-added references within the Mar Austral Origin portfolio.

Manually extracted from legs and body, visually selected by caliber and color, and vacuum-packed immediately after processing, it delivers to the chef premium raw material ready to use.

It completely eliminates extraction work at destination, reducing operation times and ensuring consistency, traceability and yield for fine dining restaurants, hotels and specialized distributors.

Ready-to-use product, requiring no extraction or additional cleaning.
Manual selection by quality, color and muscle integrity.
High commercial value in Japan, USA and premium gastronomy.

Specifications

Technical data

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

Species	Lithodes santolla (meat extracted)
Origin	Chilean Patagonia — Aysén Region, XI Region
Capture zone	Patagonian channels and fjords, 45°–52° S
Method	Manual extraction post-cooking. Visual selection by quality.
Process	Steam cooking → manual extraction → vacuum packing → IQF -35°C
Shelf life	18 months from processing date
Storage	-25°C or lower

Nutritional information

Per 100 g of product

Specification	Detail
Color	Pearlescent white with pink tones. No darkening.
Texture	Firm, in chunks. No cartilage or shell fragments.
Protein	17–19 g / 100g
Total fat	1.0–1.5 g / 100g
Sodium	280–380 mg / 100g

Reference values per 100 grams. Glazing 0% for vacuum format. Final specifications per batch validated through technical documentation.

Ingredients

Composition

Patagonian king crab meat manually extracted from legs and body, cooked, vacuum-packed and frozen.

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 through artisanal fishing, processed in a SERNAPESCA-certified facility with sanitary certification and complete batch traceability.

How it is used

Recommended applications

Fine dining

Ideal for chefs, premium restaurants and hotels requiring ready-to-plate king crab meat.

Food service

Excellent for professional kitchens seeking yield, speed and waste control.

Export

High demand in Japan, USA, Canada and specialized premium seafood distributors.

How it fits your operation

From this datasheet to the container

Export under tariff code 0306.14 — Frozen crabs (meat). Standard operation FOB any Chilean port or CIF per commercial agreement.

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

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