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No, the meat is not pasteurized. Crab meat is very delicate, it will compromise the flavor and over all integrity of the meat to heat it to those temperatures for that amount of time.
The crab meat may or may not be pastuerized. Even if it is pastuerized that is not a sterile process, there could be microorganisms in the product that could be harmful to your health. Best bet is to buy another can and keep it refrigerated.
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∙ 13y agoSome brands yes, while others no.
If it tells you on the can that you need to refrigerate it, or you find it in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, then, yes you need to refrigerate it.
Some canned products like certain brands of crab meat need to be refrigerated because the cans, while pasteurized, are not sterilized. They are pasteurized at a lower temperature so that it can be canned and last longer, but no to the point where it doesn't need to be refrigerated.
Heating to much or freezing crab meat will make it loose flavor and texture. So the cans that you buy in the supermarket that are refrigerated will taste better than the cans that don't. On the other hand, if you accidentally leave it out for a few hours, you will most-likely get very sick and could even die from the food poisoning caused by bacteria and or pathogens.
If you do leave some out, don't count on the ol' smell test to see if it's good.
Pathogens (as opposed to spoilage bacteria) most often do not change the taste/smell/appearance of food. Spoilage bacteria, which do make things smell bad and go slimy but don't necessarily make you ill, act as a warning flag that the really bad guys (salmonella, e.coli, etc.) might have moved in.
So read the labels and do as directed.
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Yes, of course unless you happen to really love Food Poisoning!
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Do canned drinks come on a refrigerated truck?
Canned drinks do not need to be delivered on a refrigerated truck, unless they are labeled "keep refrigerated".
Do you need to refrigerate a cake frosted with Pillsbury canned frosting?
No, the frosting has lots of preservatives in it and doesn't need to be refrigerated.
Does minestrone have to be refrigerated?
Absolutely! Unless it is canned & unopened.
Name a food that doesn't need to be refrigerated?
bread, bananas, cookies, chips, potatoes, canned goods, cereal
Can you freeze pasteurized crabmeat?
You really should not freeze pasteurized crabmeat because it affects the texture of the crabmeat. Pasteurized crabmeat should be kept refrigerated at 32-38 degrees Fahrenheit and can best maintain it's shelf life by storing the crabmeat in the back of your refrigerator, where it is not exposed to room temperatures when opening the refrigerator. If you have opened a can or cup of pasteurized crabmeat for a recipe and do not want any leftovers to go to waste store the crabmeat in a freezer Ziplock bag (ensuring the air has been sealed out. Because you are freezing the crabmeat the texture will be a little more watery when you thaw the product out. Personally, if I choose to freeze crabmeat I will use it in a crab dip or soup, but I refrain from using it in crab cakes because my crab cakes tend to come out a little soggy.
Are canned goods more energy efficient than refrigerated goods?
i think it depends on the food. as in veggies canned veggies such as peas, are less energy efficient then frozen veggies. however, i read that canned potatoes are more energy efficient then refrigerated potatoes.
What is flake crabmeat?
It is crabmeat broken up into small flakes
Why are baked beans packed in tins?
Tinning or canning goods preserves the good for longer (it is sterile and keeps the air out). It also allows the good to not need to be stored in a refrigerated environment. These are the main reasons that canned foods are canned, including baked beans.
Do haystacks have to be refrigerated?
no they do not need to be refrigerated.
Can food be canned in baby food jars?
Only if you keep them refrigerated. Once the seal is broken (jar opened) it is not air proof and the food can breed bacteria if not refrigerated.
How many ounces of crabmeat in one pound?
16 ounces of crabmeat in a pound
What is a food product that contains edta?
Canned fish, crabmeat, shrimp, and clams, are but a few examples. Generally, EDTA levels are usually around 275-350 ppm (parts per million) while canned (white) potatoes and potato salad usually have about 110 ppm.
