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Crustastun - All Plugs
Introducing the Crustastun, a groundbreaking appliance designed to revolutionize the way we stun crustaceans. Unlike traditional methods, this innovative device ensures the humane treatment of lobsters, crayfish, and crabs before cooking. With the Crustastun, you can enjoy guilt-free seafood knowing it's been prepared with the utmost compassion.
Features and Benefits
Humane Despatch
As diners have become more aware of, and increasingly concerned with, the treatment of animals and the slaughter methods used within the food industry, the need for humane and fair practices has never been greater. As evidence that crustaceans can feel pain has grown, so too have calls for traditional cooking methods, such as boiling, to be classed as inhumane and made illegal. Switzerland recently became the first country to ban the boiling of live lobsters, whilst animal welfare organisations such as Crustacean Compassion are campaigning for better treatment of crustaceans in the UK.
Improve Meat Quality
During multiple blind taste tests, the quality of meat on the plate was dramatically improved when using the Crustastun vs Boiling. Taking just 0.5 second to be knocked un conscious the crustacean has significantly less stress hormone released which ensures the meat stays tender. A softer texture and better tasting end product is produced with the Crustastun.
Quick and Easy
Compared to boiling, which can take up to three minutes to kill even a small lobster, and cutting the animal in half which is unreliable, Crustastun interrupts the nerve function of the animal within half a second, meaning the shellfish can not feel pain. The animal is also killed in under 10 seconds, making it a dramatically quicker process compared to existing methods.
Recognised By Welfare Groups
Crustastun is recognised by a number of leading welfare groups, including the RSPCA, as a humane and swift method of stunning crustaceans. Switzerland became the first country to ban the boiling of live lobsters, whilst animal welfare organisations such as Crustacean Compassion are campaigning for better treatment of crustaceans in the UK.
Easy Maintenance & Spares
We offer a full array of spares for the Crustastun. The only part that should need replacing during normal use is the sponge as it becomes worn. These can be purchased here. We also hold a full range of spares in case of breakdown, find spares here. If your Crustastun needs further repair or service it can be returned to our East Sussex factory.
Made in East Sussex, UK.
We manufacture the Crustastun in our Uckfield factory so have full control of the process and quality. Parts procured from UK suppliers make the Crustastun a sustainable solution.
Uses
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Seafood Restaurants
Hotels
Scientific Study
Fish Shops
Plug Types
We can supply the Crustastun with fully certified UK, European and US plugs. Due to different power requirements, the unit will be setup for the specific country before despatch.
Product Care
The Crustastun should be emptied and rinsed at the end of every day. Although designed with marine-grade components the salt water used in the tank should be emptied and rinsed at the end of every day.
Warranty
We offer a 1-year manufacturer's warranty on Crustastun. In the unlikely event of failure, the Crustastun can be returned to our East Sussex factory for assessment and repair.
How To Videos
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Crustastun Setup
Specifications
- Brand Name Crustastun
- Product Group Crustastun
- Primary Material Stainless Steel
- Colour Stainless Steel
- Power (Max Watts) 1200
- Product Height (mm) 270
- Product Width mm 500
- Product Depth (mm) 470
- Product Weight (kg) 25