What parts of the scallops should not be eaten and where should the scallops not be eaten?

The following parts of the scallop are not edible:

1. Gizzard: The gizzard is the visceral part of the scallop, which is a black mass, and the viscera must be cleaned up, which is full of scallop poop and undigested food;

2. Gills: Those orange-red or orange-yellow, eyelash-like parts are the gills of scallops, which are also one of the parts that cannot be eaten;

3. Skirt: There are a lot of dirty things hidden in the skirt, try not to eat;

4. Offal: The black part next to the scallop meat is the offal, which has a lot of bacteria in it, so it is recommended not to eat it.

The gizzards and gills of scallops cannot be eaten.

The black digestive glands and gill structures are inedible. Scallops are filter feeders, survive by absorbing algae and microorganisms in seawater, if the scallop growth environment is polluted, or the algae it ingests are toxic, the scallop's digestive glands will also contain toxins and heavy metals, so this part must be completely removed.

The orange or yellow, eyelash-like parts next to the shell pillars are the gills of the scallops, and the gills are the respiratory organs of the scallops, which are the same as the digestive glands, because they may contain sediment, toxins and heavy metals, so it is not recommended to eat.

The edible parts of scallops are white adductor muscles, flaky red or white gonads, and skirts, and the edible parts of scallops must be well cooked and cannot be eaten raw.

There are two places on the scallop that should not be eaten: the digestive glands, the gizzard, and the gills.

1. Digestive glands and gizzards:The digestive glands of scallops are also called gizzards, which is the black mass in the picture, which is full of scallop feces and undigested food.

Scallops are filter-feeding organisms that absorb algae from seawater.

If the scallop grows in a polluted environment, or if the algae it ingests are toxic, the scallop's digestive glands will also contain toxins and heavy metals, so this part must be completely removed.

2. Gills:The orange or yellow, eyelash-like parts next to the shell pillars are the gills of the scallops, and the gills are the respiratory organs of the scallops, which are the same as the digestive glands, because they may contain sediment, toxins and heavy metals, so it is not recommended to eat.

The parts that scallops can eat are:

1. Skirt mantle:

The white skirt-like part of the scallop is the scallop's mantle, which is often called the skirt, also known as the scallop edge. It is a shellfish.

The soft body has skirt folds near the edges.

The scallop skirt is important for the scallop, which is said to have 200 small eyes on the mantle that can cover about 250° azimuth.

Help the scallops observe the enemy.

This part is edible, and after blanching, it tastes very good and has a very strong texture.

2. Adductor muscle shell column:The adductor muscle is the round part of the scallop, which is the well-known scallop column and scallop ding, which is a very powerful muscle in the scallop body, responsible for the opening and closing of the scallop shell, and is also the power of scallop swimming. It is known to be the most delicious part of the scallop.

3. Gonadal Bei Huang:The flesh of the gonadal area is slightly flaky, and whenever the gonads mature in late spring, the gonads of female scallops turn a beautiful red (orange) color, while the gonads of male scallops turn milky white.

After the breeding season, the gonads degenerate, and the females and males are identical in appearance, colorless and translucent.

This part is equivalent to the crab roe of a crab, and it is edible and delicious. Because the yellow of the scallop is like the moon, and the shell pillar is like the sun, some people call the scallop it"Sun and Moon Shells"。

The gizzards and gills of scallops are not to be eaten.

Gizzard: The gizzard is the black thing we see in the scallops, which is the internal organs, which must be completely cleaned, and they are full of scallop poop and undigested food, which cannot be eaten.

Moreover, scallops are filter feeders, which grow by absorbing algae and microorganisms from seawater, which can be ingested by their internal organs if the environment in which they grow is polluted or toxic algae blooms. Shellfish containing toxins or heavy metals are generally associated with "red tides" and "contamination of seawater".

Gills: Orange-red or orange-yellow, eyelash-like parts cannot be eaten, that is the gills of scallops.

The edible part of the scallop is mainly white introverted muscles and gonads. The introverted muscle is the rounded part of the scallop in the shell. The flesh of the gonadal area is slightly flaky, and whenever the gonads mature in late spring, the gonads of female scallops turn a beautiful red (orange) color, while the gonads of male scallops turn milky white.

Of course, there is also the bottom white skirt-shaped part that can be eaten, and it tastes great when used for cold salad after blanching.

The digestive glands, adductor muscles, gills, mantles, and gonads of scallops are not edible. Scallop belongs to the phylum molluscs, Scallop family, is an important shellfish breeding species in China, is an important aquatic food integrating food, medicine and nourishment.

Except for a few species, scallops mostly inhabit shallow seas from low tide to about several hundred meters, and live attached or live freely, mainly feeding on mayflies and algae.

There are many kinds of scallops, and there are about 45 species of scallops distributed along the coast of China, among which, the most important economic scallop species mainly include Ctenophora scallops, Bay Scallops, Ezo Scallops and Huagui Ctenophoria Scallops.

The main edible part of scallops is the adductor muscle, that is, the scallop column, whose flesh is delicate and delicious, and is a health food with high nutritional value.

1. Scallop gizzards can't be eaten:

The gizzard is the internal organs of the scallops, which is the black mass in the circle in the picture below, and this internal organs must be completely cleaned, and it is full of scallop poop and undigested food.

2. The gills of scallops cannot be eaten:

The orange or orange eyelash-like part of the lower part is the scallop gills, which is also one of the parts that cannot be eaten, so it should be removed.

Scallops are one of the delicacies of the seafood world and are rich in nutrients such as protein, minerals, and vitamins. However, there are different types of scallops, and some species are not edible. This article will detail which scallops should not be eaten.

1.Poisonous scallops.

Poisonous scallops are a type of scallop that looks very similar to common scallops, but is not edible. Poisonous scallops contain a large amount of toxins in their bodies, which can cause severe poisoning and even death if ingested. Therefore, when collecting scallops in the wild, it is important to distinguish them carefully and not to confuse poisonous scallops with ordinary scallops.

2.Unripe scallops.

Scallops need to reach a certain level of maturity before they can be used as an ingredient. Unripe scallops are thin and thin, not tasty, and have a salty taste. In addition, immature scallops can also carry parasites and bacteria, which are harmful to human health.

Therefore, when choosing scallops, you must choose varieties with high maturity.

3.Scallops should not be eaten by pregnant women and children.

Pregnant women and children are more sensitive, and scallops are easy to cause allergic reactions, and even gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as vomiting and diarrhea may occur. Therefore, scallops should not be consumed by pregnant women and children to avoid health problems.

4.Excessive consumption can cause Zhongsan letter poisoning.

Although scallops are delicious, they can also pose health problems if consumed in excess. Excessive consumption of scallops can lead to liver toxicity, causing headaches, dizziness, stomach pain, diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms. Therefore, when enjoying the delicious taste of scallops, it is important to control the amount of consumption and not overdo it so as not to affect your health.

5.Summary.

Scallops are a nutritious seafood food, but some species cannot be eaten, and at the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to some basic common sense when choosing and eating scallops, so as not to affect health. I hope that everyone can enjoy the delicious taste of scallops while also taking care of their bodies.