1, the red part of scallop is edible, and it is also one of the main edible parts of scallop. This red part is the gonad of scallop, which is what the female scallop looks like when it matures. Generally red or orange, the breeding season will mature. This is also one of the ways to distinguish between male and female scallops.

2. The main edible parts of scallop are introversion muscles and gonads. The flesh of gonads is generally flaky. The gonad of female scallop turns red after cooking, and the gonad of male scallop turns white. This part is also delicious. It's about the same as crab yellow, so you can eat it safely.