Pasteurized Blue Swimming Crab
Wilder Blue Swimming Crab is a premium pasteurized crab product sourced from the pristine waters of Southeast Asia. Celebrated by chefs for its rich flavor, ideal texture, and virtually shell-free consistency, this crab is hand-picked, carefully packed, and pasteurized to preserve peak quality and freshness.
Caught daily and processed in GFSI-certified facilities, Wilder Crab is fully traceable, ethically sourced, and 100% Portunus pelagicus—no mixed species. As a proud supporter of the NFI Crab Council, Mark Foods is committed to long-term environmental and social responsibility within the crab supply chain.
Product Details
Pasteurized, canned
Colossal: From the largest crabs, large (colossal) muscle connected to the swimming legs
Jumbo Lump: Large muscle connected to the swimming legs (no broken pieces)
Super Lump: Broken jumbo and large flake. Perfect to craft an exquisite crab cake.
Lump: Large flake surrounds fine flake meat. Excellent for cakes and hot applications
Special: Flaked body meat for dips and spreads
Claw: Rich, darker meat ideal for sauces and soups
Cocktail Claws: Presentation-grade, ideal for chilled platters
Essential Blend: Balanced mix of jumbo lump, lump, special, and claw — chef-tested for consistency and flavor. Just like you have picked a whole crab in one can.
12 x 1 LB cans
Indonesia, Philippines
Wild-caught using small-scale, artisanal methods - pots and traps
Species highlights
Whole, unbroken meat pieces with minimal shell, no fillers, and 100% Portunus pelagicus (blue swimming crab).
Naturally sweet with a mild briny finish; moist, firm, and buttery—never mushy, soft, or stringy.
Dayboat harvested for peak quality and handled with care to preserve natural taste and texture.
Processed in GFSI-certified facilities, pasteurized for food safety, and essentially shell-free for reliable, chef-ready use.
18-month refrigerated shelf life, available in all major grades plus the Essential Blend for a wide range of culinary applications.
Responsible Sourcing
Traceability
Delicious Details
Learn what makes this species a mouth-watering seafood staple.
Flavor Notes
Mild and sweet, with a clean, oceanic finish
Texture
Moist and firm with delicate flake and buttery mouthfeel
Suggested Preparations
Chilled in salads
Folded into crab cakes
Stirred into pasta/risotto
Used in dips