Can the red things in scallops be eaten?
The red things in scallops are edible, which can be used to distinguish the male and female of scallops. The red thing in scallop is its gonad. Generally, when the slack line of female scallop matures, it will appear red or orange, while the gonad of scallop generally matures in the breeding season.
When we eat scallops, we usually eat its gonads and its introverted muscles. The meat of scallops looks flaky. Unlike female scallops, male scallops have white gonads. When eating scallops, the male scallops are more delicate and the female scallops are fatter.
scallops are rich in carbohydrates and vitamin e. Proper consumption can be beneficial to human body. Scallops can not only beauty beauty, but also strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite. However, when eating scallops, it should be noted that the sandbags and gills of scallops should not be eaten, because there may be some harmful substances in them.