Abstract: The effect of short term starvation to the crucian meat quality were studied. The basic nutrition content,texture,p H value,rate of cooked meat,water holding capacity of crucian meat after 0,1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 days through temporary cultivation were determined respectively.The total sugar was significantly decreasing( p < 0.05);crude protein,moisture,crude fat,water holding capacity and cooked meat rate were slightly decreasing from day0 to day 7; ash content changed a little. p H value was lower at first and then slightly rising,but the final p H value was less than in initial.The hardness and chewiness changed a little; resilience and gumminess slightly decreased.The results showed that the short term starvation had some effects on nutritional quality,eating quality and texture.