The black stuff inside the clam meat is sea mud or clam excrement. In addition, it may also be sediment, bacteria, metabolites, etc. If the black stuff smells bad, it's usually excrement. Because of the small size of clams, the internal organs, stomach and excretory organs are all gathered together, making it impossible to separate them. Therefore, the black stuff in clam meat cannot be eaten and is best disposed of directly.

What is the black stuff in clam meat?

Currently, more than 30 species of clams have been found along the coast of my country, mostly inhabiting the middle and lower areas of the intertidal zone and the subtidal zone. Within the shallow seabed, a few can live in the deep sea of ??more than 100 meters and live in caves. Clam family animals have high economic value, their meat is tender and delicious, and they are rich in nutrients. They are also the main species for tidal flat farming in my country.

Modern research has found that clams contain a variety of biologically active ingredients such as carotenoids, lipids, polysaccharides, proteins, amino acids, polyethers, inorganic compounds and other types, and have anti-tumor, anti-coagulation, and protective properties. It has various biological activities such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, detoxification of organophosphorus poisoning, antibacterial and antiviral.

When buying clams, choose the kind that can open its mouth to breathe. Such live clams taste more delicious, and try to choose clams that have their whole body stretched out so that they spit out sand more evenly. Do not choose clams with open shells. Some clams have already opened their shells, which means the clams are dead. Such clams will have a fishy smell after being fried. Therefore, pay special attention when selecting.