Gugan Eat This! "Clam" Is High In Protein And Low In Fat, Don't Let A Bad Clam Ruin A Pot Of Soup! Pick The Right Clams In 2 Seconds

Do you like ginger clam soup? Although it looks clear like water, the soup is actually delicious, and the plump clam meat is even more delicious, so it was awarded the title of "the best fresh food in the world" by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. The correct name of clams is clams, which are high-protein and low-fat meats, rich in nutrients and easy to be digested and absorbed by the human body. However, a bad clam can ruin a pot of soup, so let you know the buying tips!

The "Agricultural Children's Network" of the Agricultural Council pointed out that the clam meat we eat is actually its axe feet, because the eyes, antennae and teeth and tongues of the clam have degenerated, and when moving in the underwater sand, it relies on the axe. The feet are shaped like an axe. When moving, the axe feet are first extended out of the shell, stretched and inserted into the sand, and then shortened to allow the body to move forward.

And we see two protrusions on the meat of the axe, which are actually not eyes, but eating organs: it takes in food through the water inlet pipe, and then discharges impurities through the water outlet pipe. Clams living in water use gills to breathe. Occasionally, when you see the clam suddenly spewing water, it is breathing!

The Committee of Agriculture stated that most of the nutrients in fish and shellfish are found in clams, such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, vitamin B12, vitamin E, especially taurine, which are good for protecting the liver. , and the cholesterol content is very low, it is a low-fat meat; however, the clams have a higher content of purine, and patients with high uric acid or gout should eat less.

Generally, the smaller clams are used for soup or stir-frying, while the larger ones are more commonly used for grilling. Because the clams must be sold alive, the dead onesClams can stink, but it's hard to tell from their appearance. A bad clam often ruins a pot of soup, so what tips do you have when purchasing? According to the Agricultural Committee, poor quality clam shells will appear corroded and peeled, and the shell is easily broken.

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