Frozen Baby Crab Culi (Charybdis spp.) – Vietnam Supplier

Frozen Baby Crab Culi (Charybdis spp.), also known as Ghẹ sữa in Vietnam and Baby Crab in international seafood trade, is a small whole swimming crab supplied wholesale from Vietnam by Baseafood. With a size of 5–10 g/pc, Frozen Baby Crab Culi is suitable for deep-frying, wok cooking, seafood snacks, restaurants and further processing. Packed 2 kg/block × 6 blocks/carton, this product is designed for seafood importers, wholesalers, Asian food distributors, foodservice companies and snack manufacturers.

What Is Frozen Baby Crab Culi (Charybdis spp.)?

Frozen Baby Crab Culi (Charybdis spp.) is a small swimming crab harvested and processed in Vietnam. The product is supplied whole round and raw frozen, with each crab weighing approximately 5–10 g.

"Culi" is a commercial name commonly used in Vietnam for this small-crab product category. Its compact size makes it particularly suitable for deep-fried whole crab dishes, crispy seafood snacks, wok cooking, hotpots and further-processed seafood products.

Commercial Names for Frozen Baby Crab Culi

English name: Baby Crab, Baby Swimming Crab, Frozen Baby Crab Culi

Vietnamese name: Ghẹ sữa, Ghẹ Culi

Filipino name: Baby Swimming Crab, Baby Crab

Chinese name: 小梭子蟹

French name: Petit crabe nageur, Bébé crabe

Korean name: 손질 베이비크랩, 미니 꽃게, 작은 게

Other commercial names: Small Swimming Crab, Mini Crab

Frozen Baby Crab Culi Specifications

Product Name: Frozen Baby Crab Culi

Scientific Name:Charybdis spp.

Product Form: Whole round, raw frozen

Available Sizes: 5–10 g/pc

Packing: 2 kg/block × 6 blocks/carton; 12 kg/CTN

Shelf Life: 18–24 months

Storage Temperature: -18°C or below

Origin: Vietnam

HS Code: 030614

Quality Certifications: HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, FDA Registration

Price: Around USD 2/kg

Frozen Baby Crab Culi Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts per 100 g: Calories: 100 kcal; Protein: 20 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Trans Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Sodium: 130 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Total Sugars: 0 g; Vitamin D: 0 µg; Calcium: 932 mg; Iron: 1.1 mg; Potassium: 358 mg

Frozen Baby Crab Culi is a good source of seafood protein and naturally provides minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. Actual nutritional values can vary depending on the exact Charybdis species, catching area, season and preparation method.

How to Cook Frozen Baby Crab Culi

Frozen Baby Crab Culi is particularly suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such as deep-frying and wok cooking. It can also be used in hotpots, soups and seasoned seafood preparations.

Vietnamese Cuisine: Ghẹ sữa chiên giòn, ghẹ sữa rang muối, ghẹ sữa rang me, ghẹ sữa sốt bơ tỏi and other crispy seafood dishes.

Philippine Cuisine: Baby crab can be deep-fried, wok-fried with garlic and chili, cooked with savory sauces or incorporated into mixed seafood dishes.

Chinese Cuisine: Baby swimming crab can be deep-fried, salt-and-pepper fried, wok-tossed with garlic and chili or added to seafood hotpots.

Korean Cuisine: Baby crab can be prepared as 게튀김 (deep-fried crab), wok-tossed with spicy sauces or incorporated into seafood stews and snack dishes.

Japanese Cuisine: Small crab can be prepared karaage-style, deep-fried as an izakaya snack or incorporated into seafood dishes.

B2B Export-Import

Frozen Baby Crab Culi is suitable for:

Wholesale seafood distribution

Supermarkets and retail chains

Restaurants and foodservice

Ethnic grocery stores

Seafood processing

Canning and further processing

Seafood snack manufacturing

Ready-to-fry seafood products

Korean and Japanese foodservice

Asian frozen food distribution

The 5–10 g/pc size and whole-round format are particularly suitable for manufacturers producing seasoned crispy crab snacks, battered seafood products and ready-to-fry retail products.

How Baseafood Processes Frozen Baby Crab Culi

Baseafood processes Frozen Baby Crab Culi under strict food safety and quality control systems to preserve freshness, texture, nutritional value and traceability.

Selection of fresh Baby Crab Culi from approved fishing vessels and suppliers

Washing and removal of foreign materials

Sorting and grading according to size

Processing according to customer specifications

Quality inspection before and during processing

Rapid freezing to maintain freshness and natural texture

Block freezing in 2 kg portions

Packing 6 blocks per carton

Metal detection and final quality inspection

Cold storage at -18°C or below

Export Markets for Frozen Baby Crab Culi

Export Markets: South Korea, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, the Middle East and other international seafood markets.

Frozen Baby Crab Culi is supplied to seafood importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, Asian grocery stores, foodservice companies, restaurants and seafood snack manufacturers seeking small whole swimming crab from Vietnam.

Why Source Frozen Baby Crab Culi from Vietnam?

Vietnam has strong seafood processing capabilities, competitive production costs, experienced seafood exporters and efficient international logistics. Sourcing Frozen Baby Crab Culi from Vietnam allows buyers to access small swimming crab for Asian foodservice, retail and seafood snack applications with competitive pricing and reliable export services.

Competitive manufacturing costs

Experienced seafood processing industry

Access to Vietnamese marine crab resources

Modern freezing and processing technology

International food safety certifications

Specialized 5–10 g/pc size grading

Flexible OEM and private label solutions

Retail and foodservice packing options

Professional export documentation and logistics support

Frequently Asked Questions About Frozen Baby Crab Culi

What is the scientific name of Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

Frozen Baby Crab Culi supplied by Baseafood is identified as Charybdis spp., referring to swimming crabs belonging to the genus Charybdis.

What are the commercial names of Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

Frozen Baby Crab Culi is commercially known as Baby Crab Culi, Culi Crab, Baby Swimming Crab, Small Swimming Crab and Mini Crab. In Vietnam, it is commonly called Ghẹ sữa or Ghẹ Culi, while Korean market names include 손질 베이비크랩, 미니 꽃게 and 작은 게.

What is the origin of Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

Frozen Baby Crab Culi supplied by Baseafood is sourced and processed in Vietnam.

Which countries import Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

Frozen Baby Crab Culi is suitable for seafood buyers in South Korea, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, the Middle East and other international markets with demand for Asian seafood and small whole crab products.

Who is a Vietnam supplier and exporter for Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

Baseafood is a Vietnam supplier and exporter of Frozen Baby Crab Culi, supplying Charybdis spp. to seafood importers, wholesalers, distributors, restaurants, foodservice companies, Asian grocery retailers and seafood snack manufacturers.

What sizes are available for Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

Frozen Baby Crab Culi is available in size 5–10 g/pc.

What packing options are available for Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

Frozen Baby Crab Culi is packed 2 kg/block × 6 blocks/carton, with a total net weight of 12 kg/CTN. Other packing options can be discussed according to customer requirements.

Which HS Code is commonly used for Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

The HS Code provided for Frozen Baby Crab Culi is 030614.

Can Baseafood supply mixed containers of Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

Yes. Baseafood can discuss mixed-container options for Frozen Baby Crab Culi depending on the total quantity, product combination, destination and container loading requirements.

What is the price for Frozen Baby Crab Culi?

The indicative price for Frozen Baby Crab Culi is around USD 2/kg, depending on raw material availability, size, quantity, packing, destination and shipping terms.

Contact Baseafood – Vietnam Frozen Baby Crab Culi Supplier & Exporter

If you are looking for a reliable supplier of Frozen Baby Crab Culi from Vietnam, Baseafood can support your sourcing requirements with product specifications, competitive pricing, samples and export documentation.

Contact: Ms. Nguyen

Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net

WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288