Our vision is to become a reliable global leading ESG (environmental, social and governance) and data-driven company in seafood and fishery
About Us
PT. Siger Jaya Abadi (SJA) was incorporated on August 26th, 2011 in Lampung, Sumatera, Indonesia. Our primary product at the time was pasteurized blue swimmer crab meat (Portunus spp.) for export to the United States.
In July 2013, we took a big leap and purchased land and factory facilities to manage production more independently.
Our Distribution
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While USA is currently our biggest market for pasteurized crab meat, the demand for pasteurized crab meat from other countries are on the rise.
Crab Meat Processing
Our production techniques are specially designed to create quality products while strictly adhering to the highest HACCP and BRC standards.
The process where crab meat is separated from the shell
The process where crab meat is cleaned from shells and foreign materials, then sorted based on its texture, size and origin
The process where crab meat is canned, weighed, seamed and barcoded. This process is done by hand with utmost care
Our crab meat is pasteurized for long-term storage without preservatives or other chemical additives
The finished products are carefully loaded into containers refrigerated at 00 C
Our Products
Pasteurized Crab Meat
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Colossal contains extra-large pieces of succulent white meat, approximately 60 – 70 lumps per pound. The nuggets are moist, shell-free and have a firm texture. These beautiful pieces come from the huge connector muscles of the crab’s swimming fins. Only large crabs are used for this product, each nugget weighing more than 6 grams (moisture: 20-25 ml per lb). Our Colossal nuggets look and taste amazing and is ideal for crab meat cocktails, sautés, casseroles, fillings, dips, pastas, soups and gourmet crab cakes. We highly recommend this product for American, Italian and Western cuisines.
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Jumbo Lump contains large pieces of shell-free white meat, approximately 90 – 120 lumps per pound. The nuggets are long, thick and have a firm texture. These beautiful pieces come from the huge connector muscles of the crab’s swimming fins. Each piece weighs 2.5 grams or over (moisture: 20-25 ml per lb). Our Jumbo Lump is ideal for crab meat cocktails, sautés, casseroles, fillings, dips, pastas, soups and crab cakes. We highly recommend this product for American, Italian and Western cuisines
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Super Lump contains a combination of small whole jumbo lumps, chunky lumps and broken jumbo lumps (moisture: 20-25 ml per lb). Our Super Lump is ideal for fish toppings, stuffing, quiches, crab imperial, crab salads and crab cakes. We highly recommended this product for French and Western Cuisines.
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Backfin contains a perfect blend of medium broken pieces of jumbo and smaller pieces of white body meat (moisture: 10 ml per lb). Our Backfin is ideal for dips, casseroles, quiches, crab imperial, crab salads and crab cakes. We highly recommend this product for Western and Oriental cuisines.
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De Luxe contains 20% finely shredded white meat and 80% sweet-brownish crab meat. It has a strong scrumptious flavour and is a very versatile product. De Luxe is ideal for Chinese noodles, dim sum, xiao long bao, shumai, roubao/baozi, harumaki, crab patties, fried rice (nasi goreng), samosas, spring rolls, cream croquettes, sandwiches, casseroles, spreads, dips, chowders, devil crab, crab balls, crab cakes and soups. We highly recommend this product for Oriental, Asian, Italian, American, and Mediterranean cuisines.
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Special Lump contains finely shredded and visually shell-free white meat. It’s a blend of 80% shredded white meat and 20% medium lumps (moisture: 10 ml per lb). Special Lump is ideal for Chinese noodles, dim sum, xiao long bao, shumai, roubao/baozi, harumaki, crab patties, fried rice (nasi goreng), samosas, spring rolls, cream croquettes, sandwiches, soups, casseroles, spreads, dips, chowders, crab balls and crab cakes. We highly recommend this product for Oriental, Asian, Italian, American, and Mediterranean cuisines.
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Claw Meat contains a special blend of whole and shredded pieces of sweet-brownish meat from the crab’s claws, carpus, leg claws and merus (moisture: 10 ml per lb). It has a strong scrumptious flavour and is ideal for stuffing, dips, spreads, gumbos, chowders, cream croquettes, devil crab, crab balls, soups, Chinese noodles, dim sum, xiao long bao, shumai, roubao/baozi, harumaki, crab patty burgers, fried rice (nasi goreng), samosa, spring rolls, and sandwiches. We highly recommend this product for Oriental, Asian, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines.
Value Added Products
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Our Green Chili Sambal with Crab is based on a traditional artisan sambal from Indonesia and is served as a side dish. Its main ingredients are big green (hot) chili peppers, crab butter and green tomatoes. Our sambal is made exclusively with natural ingredients to ensure a good and balanced taste.
Green chilis are rich in fibres and nutrients such as capsaicin, magnesium, iron, potassium, flavonoid, and various vitamins, such as vitamin A, B, C, and E. Together with the proteins, selenium, vitamins and minerals in our crab butter, this sambal is both delicious and good for our immune system.
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Our Garlic Sambal with Crab is based on a traditional artisan sambal from Indonesia and is served as a side dish. Its main ingredients are garlic, red (hot) tabasco pepper and crab butter. Our sambal is made exclusively with natural ingredients to ensure a good and balanced taste.
Crab butter and red (hot) tabasco pepper are rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins while garlic contains manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, selenium, phosphorus and calcium. So, not only is this sambal very delicious, it’s also beneficial to our health.
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Our Shrimp Paste Sambal with Crab is based on a traditional artisan sambal from Indonesia and is served as a side dish. It’s a perfect blend between our home-made crab butter, big red (hot) chili peppers, curly red (hot) chili peppers, red (hot) tabasco pepper, tomato, onion, garlic, coconut sugar, and shrimp paste (made from small shrimps from the genus Acetes). Our sambal is made exclusively with natural ingredients, making it rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, which is good for one’s immune system.
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Crab Bite – Original is made with natural blue swimmer crabs (Portunus spp.). Crab meat is rich in zinc and selenium, which is known to boost our antibodies and enhance our immune system.
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Crab Bite - Cheese is made with natural blue swimmer crab (Portunus spp.). Crab meat is rich in zinc and selenium, which is known to boost our antibodies and enhance our immunity. Furthermore, the calcium-rich cheese in this product is beneficial for our immune system and bone health.
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Crab Bite - Sesame is made with natural blue swimmer crab (Portunus spp.) and sesame seeds. Crab meat is rich in zinc and selenium, which is known to boost our antibodies and enhance our immune system. Our body also benefits from sesame seeds, which are prominent for its omega 6, omega 9, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, dan stearate acid content.
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Crab Cake, also known as galettes à la chair de crabe in France, is a variety of fishcake that originated from Maryland, USA. It is composed of blue swimmer crab meat (Portunus spp.) and various other ingredients, such as breadcrumbs (bread flour), milk, mayonnaise, eggs, onions and spices. This palatable cake can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a snack.
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FAQ about Pasteurized Crab Meat
Which crab species do you use?
We use blue swimmer crabs (Portunus sp.) for all our pasteurized crab meat products. Click here for more information on the species.,
Are your crabs cultivated?
No, our crabs are wild-caught. This is what makes our product premium
What is pasteurization?
Pasteurization is a process where food is heated at a mild temperature to eliminate harmful pathogenic bacteria and inactivate spoilage organisms. Milk is commonly used in the pasteurization process.
How does pasteurization differ from sterilization?
Sterilization is done at a higher temperature, which may result in nutrition loss and destroy the crab meat’s texture, taste and aroma. Pasteurization, on the other hand, ensures that the crab meat’s texture, taste, aroma and nutritional values are preserved.
How is pasteurization done?
The 16-oz cans that contain our crab meat products are placed in a hot water tank at temperatures between 186.5o—187.5oF (85.8o – 86.4oC) for 145 minutes, Thereafter, the cans are placed in a slurry ice tank at 32 oF (0 oC) for 155 minutes.
What packaging do you use and how much does it weigh?
We use metal cans with a nett weight of 16 oz (1 lb or 454 g) per can. Please note that we can also use other types of packaging upon request. Please do not hesitate to contact us for your enquiries.
What are the dimensions of your packaging?
Our products are packed in 415 x 10 x 85 mm MC (Master Carton) and contains 12 cans per MC.
Can your products be kept at room temperature?
No. Please keep in mind that our products are pasteurized, not sterilized, so it may still contain active living organisms. Some organisms produce gas which may bloat the cans.
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How should your products be stored?
Our products should be stored at temperatures between 26.6o—37.4o F (-3o—3o C).
What is the shelf life of your products?
When unopened, the shelf life of our products are ± 18 months after production date. Once opened, it must be consumed immediately. Always refer to the expiration date at the bottom of the can prior to consumption.
Do you add preservatives to your products?
No. Our products only contain food grade SAPP (sodium acid pyrophosphate) at a concentration of 0.12 gram per lb to retain colour. SAPP is classified as a raising agent, buffering agent, or sequestrant with EEC No. E450 (i), INS No. E450i, CAS No. 7758-16-9 and CAS No. 15.008.
Are your products 100% shell-free?
No, our products are only visually free from shells. Please examine and remove any remaining shells before using our products.
Are your products safe to consume without cooking?
Yes, they are! Our products are steam-cooked and ready to consume. We suggest you thaw the crab meat or reheat it carefully to avoid toughness.
We are Grade A certified by HACCP and BRC Global Standard for Food Safety. Click below to see our certifications.
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Are your products halal?
Yes, we are Halal certified by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI).
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Can I order some samples?
Yes, you may purchase our product samples. Please ensure you have obtained the necessary import requirements and permits
What can your products be used for?
Our products can be used for everything: from American, French, Italian, Oriental cuisines, to spicy Asian and exotic Mediterranean cuisines. Here are some of our recipe ideas: Chinese noodles, dim sum, xiao long bao, shumai, roubao / baozi, harumaki, crab patty burgers, fried rice (nasi goreng), samosas, spring rolls, cream croquettes, sandwiches, cocktails, sautés, casseroles, stuffing, dips, pastas, soups, gourmet crab cakes, toppings, quiches, crab imperial, crab salads, spreads and crab balls.
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