The calories per 100g scallop account for about 2% of the total calories recommended by China Nutrition Society for ordinary adults to keep healthy every day.
Scallop is a synonym for bivalve mollusk of the genus Scallop, with about 400 species. More than 60 species of fish in this family are important marine fishery resources in the world. Shells, meat and nacre have high utilization value. Many scallops are eaten as delicacies. Scallops, also known as sea fans, are delicious and nutritious. After obturator internus is dried, it becomes scallop, which is listed as one of the eight treasures.
Scallops and shells have bright colors and neat ribs, which are good materials for making shell carving crafts. People who work, travel or recuperate at the seaside can collect some scallops as souvenirs for their friends. Scallops are delicious and nutritious, and are as famous as sea cucumber and abalone, and are listed as three treasures of seafood. The adductor muscle of scallop is developed, which is the main raw material for making scallop. Since 1970s, China has cultivated scallops in the coastal areas of Shandong and Liaoning. Artificial culture of scallops can shorten the maturity of scallops, with high yield and convenient harvest.