lauttimur.com - The process of making canned crab is quite similar to the process of making canned fish. Here are the general steps involved in the canned crab making process:

1.    Selection and Collection
Fresh and high-quality crabs are carefully selected and collected. Live or freshly caught crabs are preferred for the best quality canned crab.

2.    Cleaning and Washing
The collected crabs are thoroughly cleaned and washed to remove any dirt, impurities, and bacteria from the surface of their shells.

3.    Cooking
The crabs are then cooked in boiling water or steam to prepare them for the meat extraction process. Cooking helps to separate the crab meat from the shells and makes it easier to extract the meat.

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4.    Meat Extraction
After cooking, the crabs are allowed to cool down. Once cooled, the crab meat is carefully extracted from the shells. This can be a manual process done by workers or done by specialized machines.

5.    Sorting and Inspection
The extracted crab meat is sorted and inspected to ensure that only high-quality meat is used for canning. Any unwanted particles, shell fragments, or damaged meat are removed.

6.    Canning
The crab meat is then placed into cans along with brine, water, or other liquids to preserve the meat and enhance its flavor. The cans are filled, leaving adequate headspace to prevent expansion during the sterilization process.

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7.    Seal and Sterilization
The cans are sealed tightly to prevent any contamination or spoilage. After sealing, the cans go through a sterilization process, where they are heated to a high temperature to kill any bacteria or microorganisms, ensuring the safety and shelf life of the canned crab.

8.    Cooling and Labeling
After the sterilization process, the cans are cooled down, and labels are attached with essential information such as the product name, manufacturing date, expiration date, and nutritional facts.

9.    Packaging and Distribution
The canned crab is then packaged in cartons or cases for distribution to various markets and retailers.

It is essential to maintain strict hygiene and safety standards throughout the entire process to produce high-quality and safe canned crab products for consumers. The specific steps and techniques may vary depending on the manufacturer and the regulations of the country where the product is produced.

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