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Flower Crab
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Flower Crab
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.7 g |
| Selenium | 156 µg |
| Iodine | 218 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.9 µg |
| Zinc | 6.6 mg |
Allergen · Crustaceans
Crustaceans are one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Offer it from around six months, then keep offering it — regular exposure is what current guidance recommends, not a single try.
How to serve Flower Crab to babies
6–8 months
Flaked
Cook thoroughly and pick out every fragment of shell, then flake into small soft pieces or mix into a meal.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Flaked, shell-checked pieces once your baby can pick them up. Introduce early and keep offering it.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
With the family meal, thoroughly cooked and free of shell. NHS sets no baby-specific limit on crab, but notes brown crab meat contains cadmium and gives white crab meat no stated maximum.
Watch out for
- Never
Raw or lightly cooked shellfish — mussels, clams, oysters — increase the risk of food poisoning, so do not give it to babies. Cook shellfish and fish through.
NHS: foods to avoid
Per 100 g from CoFID (16-441). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Flower Crab: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat flower crab?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cook thoroughly and pick out every fragment of shell, then flake into small soft pieces or mix into a meal.
How do I cut and serve flower crab for my baby?
6–8 months (Flaked): Cook thoroughly and pick out every fragment of shell, then flake into small soft pieces or mix into a meal.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Flaked, shell-checked pieces once your baby can pick them up. Introduce early and keep offering it.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): With the family meal, thoroughly cooked and free of shell. NHS sets no baby-specific limit on crab, but notes brown crab meat contains cadmium and gives white crab meat no stated maximum.
What should I watch out for when giving flower crab to a baby?
Raw or lightly cooked shellfish — mussels, clams, oysters — increase the risk of food poisoning, so do not give it to babies. Cook shellfish and fish through. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.