How to judge whether crayfish is fresh

I believe everyone has heard a lot of news about food poisoning caused by eating some stale crayfish, so it is a big problem for people who buy crayfish to judge whether the crayfish is fresh. In inland areas, most crayfish are sold frozen and refrigerated, so it is even more difficult to judge whether the crayfish are fresh at this time. Below I will introduce to you how to determine whether the crayfish is fresh.

How to eat crayfish healthily?

The first is to buy them in regular markets and choose crayfish that are large in size, have green shells, white cheeks, and are very active.

Second, before cooking, you can put the shrimp in clean water to allow it to spit out mud and other impurities in its body, cut off the shrimp gills and claws, brush the shrimp shell clean with a brush, and steam and cook thoroughly when cooking.

Third, when eating, be sure to peel off the shell, remove the head and internal organs.

When eating crayfish, be sure to peel the shell, remove the head, and remove the internal organs.

Fourth, do not eat it with fruits such as persimmon, pomegranate, grape and hawthorn to prevent the tannic acid in these foods from forming insoluble substances with the calcium in shrimp and causing gastrointestinal discomfort.

Fifth, crayfish should be cooked and eaten immediately, and try not to eat overnight shrimp.

Sixth, be careful when dining out and do not eat crayfish with a strong fishy smell, loose and straight bodies, soft and inelastic flesh, darkened color, or shells with a lot of sticky substances.

Seventh, do not eat too much crayfish. People with allergies or gout should not eat it.

How to tell if crayfish is fresh

When it comes to distinguishing the quality of crayfish, it is actually very simple. Fresh crayfish are bright and plump, with firm meat and a certain degree of elasticity and chewiness. If the crayfish has been left for a while or is dead, the meat will be soft and look empty and not full.

Conclusion: Through the above article, we have a certain understanding of the relevant knowledge about crayfish. There are many ways to eat crayfish, and we can eat it according to our own preferences. When eating, we should also pay attention to choosing fresh crayfish and pay attention to the taboos of eating.