Basic introduction: Meretrix meretrix is the meat of Meretrix meretrix or other species of Meretrix meretrix. Produced in the coastal areas of China, living in shallow sea bottom. Mollusca, about 3 cm long, with an oval shell and light brown and purple edges. Meretrix meretrix is a unique seafood in Qingdao, commonly known as gala. Near Qingdao, it is mainly produced in Jiaozhou Bay, inhabiting the bottom of mudflat below the middle and lower part of intertidal zone, with the most output below the dry tide line. The depth of its perch in sediments is generally not more than twice its body length. On the first and fifteenth day of the lunar calendar, after the ebb tide, people often go to the seaside to dig this seafood to satisfy their appetite. In mass production, clams are dug and captured in deep water. Meretrix meretrix is not only delicious, but also nutritious. It is a cheap seafood. Its meat is so delicious that it is called "the freshest in the world" and "the crown of all flavors". There is also a saying in Jiangsu that "eating clam meat makes all tastes fail". It contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, iron, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, vitamins, amino acids and taurine. It is an ideal food with low calorie and high protein, which can prevent and treat chronic diseases of middle-aged and elderly people.
Nutritional value: 1. Clam meat contains sugar, protein, fat, nicotinic acid, inorganic salts, vitamins A, B 1 and B2. Clam shells contain calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, magnesium silicate, iodine and bromide. 2. The calcium content of clams is quite prominent in seafood. Take clams weighing100g as an example. The calcium content is130mg, which is not as good as dairy products, but it is also a good source of calcium. 3. Meretrix meretrix is also rich in vitamin B 12. B 12 is related to blood metabolism, and people who lack it may suffer from pernicious anemia, especially after gastric surgery. B 12 absorption rate is poor, so you can eat more clams. 4. Taurine in clam can help bile synthesis, contribute to cholesterol metabolism, maintain the potential balance of nerve cell membrane, and resist spasm and anxiety. 5. Because the fat content of clam is not high, the calorie per100g is only 55 calories, which belongs to low-fat meat. Clams are a good choice for people who want to control their weight. A serving of 60 grams of clams, there are about 6 big clams and 22 general-sized clams. It is quite full to eat, but the calories are only about 40 calories. 6. Clam meat contains 7- cholesterol and 24- methylene cholesterol, which can reduce serum cholesterol. They have the unique functions of inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver and accelerating cholesterol excretion, thus reducing cholesterol in the body; 7. People often have a refreshing and pleasant feeling after eating clams and shellfish, which is undoubtedly beneficial to relieve some annoying symptoms.