Depending on the situation, you can eat a small amount without causing any serious problems.

The black stuff in clam meat is the viscera of clams, also called roe, which is like crab roe. It is very nutritious and contains a lot of cholesterol. However, clams have very small organs, which are also a digestive system, and there is still some sediment that has not been digested and absorbed in the stomach. Moreover, even if they are raised with oil and salt for a few days, some of them will still have fine sediment when they are eaten, and there are also Contains excreta (metabolites). Generally speaking, it is still the poop of clams, so most people are not able to accept eating it and it is not recommended to eat it.

Notes on eating clams

Menstruating women and postpartum women should not eat clams: Clams are aquatic products and cold in nature. Menstruating women and postpartum women should eat more warming foods and avoid eating clams. This kind of coldness leads to sluggish Qi and blood.

People with stomachache and diarrhea should not eat clams: People with stomachache and diarrhea must not eat cold foods such as clams, otherwise the symptoms will be aggravated.

It is not advisable to eat clams and drink beer: This method of eating clams has certain hazards, it can easily induce gout, and can also make gout patients' condition worse. Try not to drink beer when eating seafood.

Reference for the above content? Baidu Encyclopedia-Clams, People's Daily Online-Must-eat seafood types in autumn. What are the taboos about eating seafood