Ingredient

Crawfish Tail Meat

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Crawfish tail meat is used as a primary ingredient or flavoring in various dishes, …

What it is

Crawfish tail meat is the edible muscle from the tail of a crawfish, a small, freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster. They are typically wild-caught or farmed in freshwater environments, primarily in North America and Europe. After harvesting, the meat is usually cooked, shelled, and frozen or canned for distribution.

Why it's used

Crawfish tail meat is used as a primary ingredient or flavoring in various dishes, especially in Cajun and Creole cuisine. It is commonly found in seafood boils, etouffees, bisques, gumbos, and stuffed items. Manufacturers use it to provide a distinct seafood flavor and texture.

Health notes

Crawfish tail meat is a source of protein and minerals. It is not an additive that requires FDA approval as a food additive or GRAS status; it is regulated as a food product. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors the safety of seafood, including crawfish. JECFA and EFSA have not specifically evaluated crawfish tail meat as a food additive. Like other seafood, crawfish can be a source of allergens.

Allergen info

Crawfish tail meat is a shellfish and is one of the major allergens identified by the FDA. Individuals with shellfish allergies should avoid it.

Products containing Crawfish Tail Meat

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BEAVER STREET FISHERIES, INC. 16/22 Whl Boiled Crawfish Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 83kcal 16.7Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. 100/150 Crawfish Meat Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 83kcal 16.7Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. 100/150 Crawfsh Meat F/On Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 82kcal 17.6Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. 150/200 Crawfsh Meat F/On Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 82kcal 17.6Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. 100/150 Crawfish Meat Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 83kcal 16.7Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Crawfish Tail Meat Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 82kcal 17.6Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Gulf Marine Product Co., Inc. Fully Cooked, Peeled, Deveined & Fat-On Wild Caught Crawfish Tail Meat Frozen Fish & Seafood High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 82kcal 16.5Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Sonbros Records Smoked Pork And Crawfish Sausage, Smoked Pork And Crawfish Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 212kcal 16.5Protein 17.6Fat 1.2Carbs Entertainment Production House Inc. Crawfish Tail Meat Frozen Fish & Seafood High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 82kcal 16.5Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Ethnikciti Inc. Peeled Crawfish Tails Frozen Fish & Seafood High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving 84kcal 18.0Protein 1.1Fat 0Carbs Gulf Marine Product Co., Inc. Crawfish Tail Meat Frozen Fish & Seafood High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 82kcal 16.5Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Supreme Rice, LLC Louisiana Crawfish, Louisiana Frozen Fish & Seafood High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 82kcal 17.6Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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