Can you purge crawfish overnight?

Chef's answer
A 12-hour (or overnight) purge is sufficient for cleaning the exterior of crawfish and for the evacuation of most of the intestinal contents. A 12-hour duration will incur the least mortality and use less energy. Therefore, approximately 12 hours is likely to become the recommended purge duration.
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Everyone's skin is unique, so that time frame can differ from person to person. Generally speaking, dermatologists say purging should be over within four to six weeks of starting a new skin care regimen.
Cover the top with aluminum foil leaving some space at the corner for air. Keep it in a cool dark place (or fridge) for 3 hours. This should give the clams enough time to purge sand and grit. If you do not have enough preparation time, you should de-grit at least 1 hour.
Crawfish are tender and usually boiled but they need to be cleaned first, which is referred to as purging. Purging helps rid the crayfish of impurities in their intestinal tract, such as mud and grass, to make them more palatable..
There is no evidence from this study that suggests the use of salt in cleansing crawfish was beneficial, but results do indicate that a saltwater bath may contribute to increased mortality, if washed crawfish are subjected to refrigerated storage for several days prior to cooking.
A 12-hour (or overnight) purge is sufficient for cleaning the exterior of crawfish and for the evacuation of most of the intestinal contents. A 12-hour duration will incur the least mortality and use less energy. Therefore, approximately 12 hours is likely to become the recommended purge duration.
The cardinal rule is to purge and thoroughly wash the crawfish before boiling them. Pour the sack of live crawfish in a large tub or a large ice chest. Pour one (1) 26-ounce box salt over the top of the crawfish. Add water to just cover the crawfish.
Though seldom employed, commercial depuration, or purging, confines freshly harvested crawfish in water for one or two days without food prior to further sales.
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