PATAGONIAN KING CRAB AND SOUTHERN KING CRAB

Vacuum-sealed frozen crab meat

Patagonian crab meat manually extracted in the Aysén Region, vacuum-sealed and IQF frozen for professional kitchens, food service and gourmet markets in Chile, USA and Canada.

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Vacuum-sealed frozen crab meat

Description

Vacuum-sealed frozen crab meat · story and datasheet

Patagonian crab meat represents a high value-added solution within Mar Austral Origin’s product portfolio.

Manually extracted, visually selected and vacuum-sealed, it completely eliminates processing work at destination, optimizing time and yield in professional kitchens.

Its pronounced flavor, fibrous texture and excellent quality-to-cost ratio make it a gourmet alternative for restaurants, hotels, specialized distributors and Latin markets in USA and Canada.

  • Product ready for culinary use without reprocessing in kitchen.
  • Ideal format for chowders, fillings, pastas and premium preparations.
  • Gourmet alternative at lower cost versus king crab without sacrificing quality.

Specifications

Technical data

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

SpeciesCancer edwardsii / Homalaspis plana (extracted meat)
OriginChilean Patagonia — Aysén Region, XI Region
Capture zoneCoasts and interior waters of the Patagonian archipelago
MethodManual extraction post-cooking. Visual selection.
ProcessSteam cooking → manual extraction → vacuum sealing → IQF -35°C
Shelf life18 months from processing date
Storage-25°C or below

Nutritional information

Per 100 g of product

Specification Detail
ColorWhite with soft pink to orange tones.
TextureFibrous, in medium pieces. Cartilage-free.
Protein15–18 g / 100g
Total fat1.5–2.5 g / 100g
Sodium260–380 mg / 100g

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

Ingredients

Composition

Cooked Patagonian crab meat, manually extracted and frozen through IQF process with vacuum sealing.

Allergens

Buyer information

Contains crustaceans and derived products.

Origin and traceability

Where this product comes from

Product sourced from Patagonian crab captured on the coasts and interior waters of the Aysén archipelago, processed in a facility authorized by SERNAPESCA under HACCP and GMP protocols.

How it is used

Recommended applications

Food service

Ideal for restaurants and professional kitchens requiring performance and preparation speed.

Fine dining

Excellent base for chowders, fillings, pastas and chef-inspired preparations.

Export

Growing 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 (meat). Standard operation FOB or CIF according to 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.

Blog

Recipes and ideas with Vacuum-sealed frozen crab meat

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