Status and prospects of product processing and sustainable utilization of Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)

• Published in: Heliyon Vol. 10; no. 12; p. e32922
• Main Authors: Xu, Fang, Xing, Xiumei, Zhang, Kai, Zhang, Cong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 30.06.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Eriocheir sinensis; Industrial chain; Product processing; Prospects; Review; Sustainable utilization; Industrial chain; Prospects; Product processing; Sustainable utilization; Eriocheir sinensis
• ISSN: 2405-8440; 2405-8440
• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32922

Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis, is a migratory crustacean that grows in freshwater and reproduces in seawater. As a traditional aquatic product treasure in China, the industry of E. sinensis has become one of the unique freshwater fishery pillar industries. With years of development, a relatively complete industrial chain model has been initially formed, and its culture area, output and trade are constantly growing. However, the lag of aquatic product processing industry limits the large-scale development of the E. sinensis industry chain. In order to further explore the industry advantages and scale, it is urgent to vigorously develop the E. sinensis processing industry and promote the industrial optimization and upgrading. Moreover, strengthen scientific and technological support and reduce market risks by means of technological innovation to promote the healthy development of the industrial chain. This review expounds the current situation and existing problems of crab product processing in China, and the prospects of future product processing and sustainable utilization, in order to provide new insights for the large-scale development of E. sinensis industry chain.