King crab,King crab meat,facts
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- There are thousands of different species of crabs across the world.
- Crabs are crustaceans which eat both plants and animals.
- All of the crab meat is white with the exception of claw meat, which is brown.
- Crab meat is high in vitamins B12, A, C, and folate.
- Crab meat is a good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and zinc.
- Crab meat is high in omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and riboflavin.
- Crab meat has a low mercury concentration.
- Some concerns of consuming crab meat are its sodium and cholesterol levels.
- Fresh crab meat should be stored in an airtight container in the coldest part of refrigerator for no more than 2-3 days.
- King crabs have enormous leg size and unlike other crabs, they have six legs instead of eight.