snow crab
Snow crab thrive in the icy-cold, pristine waters of Atlantic Canada. With a hard shell encasing sweet, succulent meat, these snow crab are prized around the world. Independent harvesters often travel as far as 400 kilometres offshore, in sometimes wild and unpredictable weather conditions, to catch this deep water crab. Processors use state-of-the-art processing and freezing technology to preserve the flavour, colour, and nutritional value of the snow crab from the moment it's caught. It comes packaged in a wide selection of products and sizes, frozen and glazed for consistent quality.
Availability
Harvested April to August. Product available year-round.
Product Forms
| Frozen cooked (whole, sections/clusters, leg or combo meat, claws, claws/knuckles, snap and eat, legs and claws) |
| Frozen raw (whole, bodies, sections/clusters, legs, claws) |
| Value added (shells, concentrated water) |
Sustainability and Certifications
Skilled fishers capture the crab in pots, harvesting only prime quality males that meet or exceed the minimum catch size. Females are returned to the water, ensuring a sustainable fishery. All exporters are certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Going to great lengths
Independent harvesters often travel as far as 250 miles offshore, in sometimes wild and unpredictable weather conditions, to catch this deep water crab. Skilled fishers capture the crab in pots, harvesting only prime quality males that meet or exceed the minimum catch size. Females are returned to the water, ensuring a sustainable fishery.
Catch Range
Northwest Atlantic (FAO 21)
Nutrition
| Calories | 87 |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
| Carbohydrates | < 0.1 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 246 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
Health Benefits
Snow crab is high in protein and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.
