Yangzhong River Crab

Yangzhong River Crab

Yangzhong River Crab is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Yangzhong River Crab is a specialty of Yangzhong City, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province.

　　The river crab, scientifically known as Eriocheir sinensis, is commonly called crab, hairy crab, or hairy prawn, among other names. It is an important and highly prized aquatic product. In natural water bodies, river crabs are widely distributed, but among all river systems, those from the Yangtze River system are especially renowned for their delicious taste.

　　　　Yangzhong River Crabs leverage natural resource advantages such as river water and riverbanks, integrating and demonstrating multiple technologies including high-quality crab seed breeding, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and microbial regulation. This has led to the formation and innovation of an eco-efficient farming model for Yangzhong River Crabs. Through the cooperative's "four unifications" operational model and technical guidance and services from scientific and educational institutions, the ecologically sound and large-scale farming of Yangzhong River Crabs has been achieved. In 2013, the 'Yangzi' brand Yangzhong River Crab obtained the Ministry of Agriculture's pollution-free agricultural product certification. The 'Yangzi' brand Yangzhong River Crab is beloved by domestic and international consumers for its greenish-blue shell, white belly, yellow claws, strong legs, rich roe, tender meat, superior quality, and delicious flavor.

　　Yangzhong River Crab

　　 Yangzhong City Fisheries Association

　　 11946910

　　 Crab (live)