Fenhu Crabs

Fenhu Crabs

　　　　Product Name: Fenhu Crabs

　　　　Place of Origin: Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province

　　　　Product Features: Tender texture and unique flavor.

　　　　Product Composition: Protein, various vitamins, and minerals.

　　　　Product Benefits: Helps relax muscles and improve energy, aids digestion, improves gastrointestinal function, clears meridians, dispels internal heat, and removes blood stasis.

　　　　Product History: Fenhu crabs are distinctive for their large bodies and small claws, available in both red and green hues — a rare trait among crabs. The red ones have long, fine hairs, while the green ones are smoother; both have purple gills, which is why they are also called “Purple-Whiskered Crabs.” Enjoying these crabs with wine and appreciating chrysanthemums has long been a refined pastime celebrated by scholars. In the winter of 1920, Liu Yazhi and Chen Chaonan, eminent figures of the Southern Society and renowned poets, visited Xitang twice to meet with fellow society members Yu Shiméi, Yu Zuogao, and Cai Shashaoseng. Liu Yazhi’s first visit to Xitang that year happened to be in mid-October of the lunar calendar — prime season when the male crabs were at their plumpest. After enjoying the crabs with ginger and vinegar, the poets were inspired to compose verses. This is a classic example of the connection between Fenhu crabs and notable personalities, and also a delightful anecdote in the history of crab cuisine.

　　Product Introduction: Fenhu Crabs are a premium aquatic product produced in Fenhu Lake within Jiashan and the surrounding waters. Their shells are grayish-green, with plump, snow-white undersides. Their legs are firm and sturdy, and most notably, their two claws (commonly known as pincers) are uneven in size — the right one is larger, while the left one is smaller.

　　　　Fenhu Crabs live in Fenhu Lake, where the water is crystal clear, the lakeside is lined with interwoven reed roots providing rich nourishment, making it an ideal habitat for crab growth. Rich in protein, various vitamins, and minerals, Fenhu Crabs are highly nutritious. With their rich roe and fragrant meat, they are considered top-grade among crabs.