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Frozen Seafood

Thai United supplies frozen salted crab to Thai, Lao, Southeast Asian restaurants, grocers, and other food businesses across Canada. Coco Tree Frozen Salted Crab provides foodservice operators with a convenient way to source this distinctive ingredient for traditional dishes, including green papaya salad. New customers can register for a trade account to access wholesale pricing and order by the case, while existing customers can log in to view pricing and place an order.

Coco Tree Frozen Salted Crab

Coco Tree Frozen Salted Crab is made from fresh crab that is cleaned, ground in the shell, packaged, and frozen to preserve its distinctive flavour. Available in 400g containers and packed 20 per case, it provides restaurants and foodservice operators with a convenient format for preparing traditional Southeast Asian dishes.

Salted Crab for Authentic Southeast Asian Dishes

Salted crab is valued for the intensely savoury, briny flavour it brings to traditional Southeast Asian cooking. One of its best-known uses is som tum poo, a variation of Thai green papaya salad that incorporates crab alongside the familiar sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavours of som tum.

That makes salted crab a particularly relevant ingredient for Thai and Lao restaurants looking to recreate dishes with the flavours customers expect. It can also be used in other traditional preparations where a pronounced crab flavour is part of the dish.

Thai United helps Canadian foodservice businesses source authentic Asian ingredients backed by dependable distribution. Coco Tree Frozen Salted Crab is shipped and stored frozen, helping restaurants keep this specialty ingredient on hand while maintaining the cold chain from distribution through storage.

Looking for ingredients to serve alongside it? Explore our sauces, noodles, rice paper, and other Asian pantry staples for more restaurant essentials.

What is salted crab?

Salted crab is crab preserved with salt to develop a concentrated, savoury, and briny flavour for use as an ingredient in cooking. It is found in several Southeast Asian cuisines, including Thai and Lao dishes where its distinctive flavour contributes to the overall seasoning of the dish.

What is salted crab used for?

One of the best-known uses for salted crab is som tum poo, a Thai green papaya salad made with crab. Pickled crab or salted crab can also be incorporated into other Southeast Asian dishes where a strong savoury seafood flavour is desired.

What's the difference between salted crab and pickled crab?

The terms salted crab and pickled crab can both be used for crab preserved with salt or brine, although preparation methods can vary by product and cuisine. If you’re sourcing a specific style for a restaurant dish, check the product format and ingredients to make sure it matches the preparation you need.

Can I buy salted crab wholesale in Canada?

Thai United supplies Coco Tree Frozen Salted Crab to restaurants, grocers, and other food businesses across Canada. The product comes in 400g containers packed 20 per case and is distributed frozen; new customers can register for a trade account to access wholesale pricing and ordering.

How should frozen salted crab be stored and prepared in a commercial kitchen?

Coco Tree Frozen Salted Crab should remain properly frozen during transportation and storage, with the cold chain maintained until the product is ready for use. Foodservice operators should follow the thawing, preparation, storage, and food-safety instructions on the package rather than treating it as a ready-to-eat ingredient.

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