Ingredient

Swimming Crab Meat

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use swimming crab meat primarily as a flavorful ingredient in seafood dishes. It …

What it is

Swimming crab meat comes from several species of crab found in oceans worldwide. The meat is typically cooked, picked from the shell, and then often pasteurized or canned for preservation and sale.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use swimming crab meat primarily as a flavorful ingredient in seafood dishes. It is commonly found in canned seafood products, crab cakes, soups, and pasta sauces.

Health notes

Swimming crab meat is a natural food product and is not subject to FDA additive regulations. It is a source of protein and minerals. The FDA monitors food safety, and seafood is subject to inspection. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated seafood safety. As with all seafood, there is a risk of natural toxins or contaminants depending on the environment the crab lived in.

Allergen info

Crab is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It is a type of shellfish.

Products containing Swimming Crab Meat

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OCEAN CROWN Crab Canned Seafood High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 118kcal 22.8Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs OCEAN CROWN Jumbo Pasteurized Crab Meat Canned Seafood High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 118kcal 22.8Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs SUPREME CRAB & SEAFOOD, INC. Premium Crab Meat Canned Seafood 82kcal 17.6Protein 1.8Fat 0Carbs Spring Glen Fresh Foods, Inc. Maryland Crab Soup, Maryland Other Soups High in sodium — 83% DV per serving 38kcal 3.2Protein 0.6Fat 4.5Carbs Atlantica Imports Inc Lump Crabmeat Canned Seafood High in cholesterol — 55% DV per serving 84kcal 18.5Protein 0.7Fat 0Carbs Samuels and Son Seafood Co Inc Crab Meat Canned Seafood High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 80kcal 19.6Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Atlantica Imports Inc Claw Crabmeat Canned Seafood High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 80kcal 19.6Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Spring Glen Fresh Foods, Inc. Cream Of Crab Soup, Crab Other Soups High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 215% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 78% DV per serving 244kcal 5.5Protein 21.8Fat 6.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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