The pinyin for razor clam is chēng.

The razor clam is a type of mollusk with an elongated oval, light-brown mesocarp that lives in coastal mud.

The razor clam is a member of the razor clam family. There is a mesocarp behind the shell, living in the coastal mud, it is tender meat, delicious flavor, is one of the more people like to eat shellfish. According to the "Atlas of Chinese Animals" shell mollusks, razor clams are commonly known in Zhejiang. The body is rectangular, flat, thin and brittle shells, from the front end to the rear, generally high and wide shells, open columns such as fan-shaped. Living in the shallow mud flats, eat the flavor is extremely fresh. But razor clams contain sand in the body, need to be spit out after the sand before cooking.

Razor clam meat is delicious and nutritious. It is determined that every 100 grams of razor clam meat contains 10.9 grams of protein, 1.2 grams of fat, 4.7 grams of carbohydrates, 133 milligrams of calcium, 110 milligrams of phosphorus, 26 milligrams of iron, and 40 kilocalories of calories, which is a kind of health care product with high nutritional value.

Razor clams in cooking more made into fried razor clams, spicy fried razor clam king, fan steamed razor clams and other dishes to maintain its tender taste and nutrients. Meanwhile, razor clam meat is one of the treasured flavors, which can cure postpartum deficiency, irritable heat and thirst, dampness, heat and edema, etc. It is also a relatively ancient ingredient with high nutritional value, which can supplement protein and other nutrients for the body when consumed in moderation.

Razor clam efficacy and role

Razor clam, also known as razor clams, sea mussels, fresh fat full of tender, nutritious. Rich in iodine, can promote thyroid function. Razor clam shell long oval, smooth surface, light brown or greenish gray, its nutrition is rich, rich in protein, especially suitable for hyperthyroidism patients to eat.

1, razor clams have the effect of clearing heat and removing toxins, and can treat heart heat, dry throat, lung heat cough, sore throat. At the same time, razor clam meat is also rich in zinc, which can improve the phenomenon of dry skin, mouth and tongue sores.

2, razor clams are rich in iodine and other trace elements, which can promote the normal functioning of the human thyroid gland and maintain normal secretion of thyroid hormones. For patients with thyroid disease or hyperthyroidism, it is a good health food.

3, razor clams are rich in selenium and magnesium and other minerals, which can regulate the ion channels in human cells, maintain the normal metabolism of the cells, thus enhancing the body's immunity.

4, razor clams are rich in calcium, which can replenish the amount of calcium needed by the human body and improve the health of human bones.