It's shrimp season again!

At present, it is the "early spring" crayfish market period. Industry insiders predict that this year's crayfish will enter the peak of sales from 6 to 0 months, and the price will continue to decline at that time.

The supply has increased significantly

The price fell to 17 yuan / catty

According to CCTV Finance and Economics, in Xinlin Village, Xiongkou Town, Qianjiang City, shrimp farmers began to catch crayfish in the early morning. Jiang Daiyuan, a large shrimp farmer, has been engaged in the crayfish farming industry for ten years, and now he and his family have contracted 40 acres of shrimp rice fields in the village.

Jiang Daiyuan, a shrimp farmer in Xinlin Village, Xiongkou Town, Qianjiang, Hubei:This year's market is good, a pound can be sold for 13 yuan, and last year, such a pound was sold for 0 yuan and 0 yuan.

At seven o'clock in the morning, the crayfish purchase point not far from the shrimp rice field also began to be busy. Sorting, weighing, packing, workers are meticulous and skillful. With the maturity of shrimp farming technology, crayfish have now changed from "red in one season" to "fresh in all seasons". In order to help villagers broaden their sales channels, the village also often organizes new media training, live broadcasts and other courses.

据了解，进入四月下旬以后，小龙虾将迎来大量上市期，价格也更加亲民。在杭州某水产市场，零批区的经营户老江介绍，4月初刚开始销售小龙虾时，每天能卖出100多斤，而现在日销量达到500斤左右。

“从今年3月上市初期的日销约1万斤，短短数周，现在每天销量最高能达到10万斤，增长态势还在持续。”杭州水产市场工作人员告诉记者：“与销量大幅上涨形成鲜明对比的是，小龙虾价格持续下跌，For example, the medium-sized crayfish with the largest volume of goods has dropped from 50 yuan/jin to 0 yuan/jin now, a decrease of more than 0%。 ”

另据新华财经报道，清明节后，国内气温持续回升，各主产区小龙虾陆续上市，市场供应量显著增加，价格呈全面下行走势。新华指数监测数据显示，截至4月14日，新华·潜江龙虾商品虾价格指数报1290.47点，环比下跌379.71点，跌幅22.73%。

Data sources: Xinhua Financial Database, Crayfish Industry Branch of China Aquatic Products Circulation and Processing Association, Aquaculture Network

Analysts believe that the crayfish in the current market are mainly produced in Hubei. Next, there will be crayfish from Shandong and Anhui origins on the market one after another, and the market will continue to rise as the supply of crayfish market continues to rise.价格或进一步下探至15-25元/斤区间；口感方面，目前市场小龙虾主打少量尝鲜，5月中旬至6月初或将迎来全年“虾肉比”最佳消费时段。

How to eat crayfish correctly

How to pick crayfish?

To pick live crayfish,Carefully observe whether its back is red and clean, whether the fluff on its abdomen and claws are white and neat, and most importantly, whether the shrimp gills are white and clean。 If the appearance is dark red and the belly is black, it may have grown up in the gutter or muddy water, so you must not choose.

Pinch the shrimp body, to pick the shrimp body is stiff, the tentacles are complete, if the shrimp meat is more elastic, it means that the meat quality is very good, and the taste will be very delicious after cooking.

Smell the crayfish for peculiar smells, if there is a peculiar smell, you can't pick it.

In the same season, artificially farmed crayfish are larger, uniform in size, and fuller in flesh.

What to do with crayfish?

When cleaning, you can first rinse with running water, then add salt or white vinegar to the water, and soak for 2~0 hours.

Use a brush or steel wool ball to scrub the belly of the crayfish, cut off the small feet and large tongs as needed, and remove the gills and intestines after cleaning.

To avoid hand infections when handling crayfish, you can do the following:

1. Wear gloves to handle crayfish

When handling crayfish, it is best to wear disposable gloves. Gloves can act as an isolate, reducing direct contact between hands and crayfish, reducing the risk of infection. However, it is important to note that gloves are not foolproof and can puncture gloves if the crayfish's shell or pincers are too sharp.

2. Choose a professional processing tool

When handling crayfish, it is best to use professional handling tools such as scissors, pliers, etc. Not only do these tools make it easier to handle crayfish, but they also reduce the risk of hand injuries.

3. Pay attention to hand hygiene

Before and after handling crayfish, pay attention to hand hygiene. Before handling, it is best to wash hands and disinfect them; After handling, wash your hands and dry them in a timely manner. If a pricked hand or a wound occurs, wash and disinfect it promptly to avoid infection.

4. Choose whether to wear multiple layers of gloves according to the situation

While wearing multiple layers of gloves can enhance protection to some extent, it is also important to pay attention to the breathability and comfort of the gloves. If the gloves are too thick or too tight, not only will they affect the dexterity of the hands, but they may also increase the risk of infection due to sweaty hands. Therefore, it should be considered on a case-by-case basis.

These parts of crayfish are best not to eat

Some researchers tested the heavy metal content of different parts of crayfish, and the results showed that there were significant differences in the heavy metal content of different parts of crayfish.The heavy metal content of abdominal muscles was significantly lower than that of shrimp heads。

This is because the liver, kidney, pancreas and other detoxification and excretory organs of crayfish are all in the head, and these organs can produce a large amount of metallothionein to bind heavy metal elements, therefore, heavy metal elements are more likely to be concentrated in the head of crayfish. furthermoreThe shell is also an important part of the crayfish to deal with heavy metals。

It should be noted that the heavy metal content of crayfish is closely related to the living environment, and if the aquaculture is standardized and the quality of the water source is maintained, the safety of crayfish meat can be ensured. The heavy metal content of the edible parts (abdominal muscles) of regular crayfish on the market is within the safe limit, so it can be eaten with confidence.

The internal organs of the crayfish are located in the head of the shrimp, and the shrimp yellow that tastes delicious is its liver and pancreas, which are high in fat and contain more heavy metals than the shrimp meat. It is best to eat crayfish only with shrimp meat, not shrimp yolk and shrimp head。

In addition, crayfish has a higher protein content and is a medium-purine food.People with allergies and gout patients should be cautious when consuming。

(National Business Daily)