Ingredient

Natural Crab Extract

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use natural crab extract to add or enhance a seafood flavor in foods. …

What it is

Natural crab extract is made from the meat and shell of crabs. The process typically involves extracting flavor compounds from crab parts, often through cooking and pressing, and then concentrating these flavors.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use natural crab extract to add or enhance a seafood flavor in foods. It is commonly found in products like frozen appetizers, seafood dishes, and sushi where a distinct crab taste is desired.

Health notes

Natural crab extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated flavorings, but specific evaluations for natural crab extract are not widely publicized. At typical intake levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Natural crab extract is derived from shellfish, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Individuals with shellfish allergies should avoid products containing this ingredient.

Products containing Natural Crab Extract

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Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Ckd Seafood Combo Aquatic Invertebrates/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood Combination High in cholesterol — 59% DV per serving 95kcal 18.4Protein 1.8Fat 0.9Carbs CAPE COD BAY Spicy Crab Rangoon, Spicy Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 259kcal 8.2Protein 10.6Fat 29.4Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Ckd Seafood Mix Aquatic Invertebrates/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood Combination High in cholesterol — 60% DV per serving 96kcal 18.6Protein 1.8Fat 0.9Carbs Pacific American Fish Co.,Inc. Seafood Mix Frozen Fish & Seafood High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 71kcal 15.3Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods Stuffed Crab Seafood Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 162kcal 8.1Protein 8.1Fat 21.2Carbs Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods Seafood Cake, Crab Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 212kcal 5.9Protein 11.8Fat 22.4Carbs Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods Seafood Dip Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 175kcal 5.3Protein 12.3Fat 10.5Carbs Quality Foods From The Sea Inc Shrimp & Seafood Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 153kcal 7.1Protein 8.2Fat 12.9Carbs Quality Foods From The Sea Inc Stuffed Fillets With Shrimp, Artichoke, Seafood And Spinach Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 100kcal 11.8Protein 4.1Fat 4.7Carbs Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods Seafood Lobster Bites Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 188kcal 12.9Protein 7.1Fat 17.6Carbs Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods Seafood Maryland Style Crab Cakes Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 208kcal 8.5Protein 10.4Fat 17.9Carbs Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods Lobster Cakes Fish & Seafood 165kcal 8.2Protein 7.1Fat 17.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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