1. Too many abalone heads may mean that a single abalone is smaller. The fewer heads, the bigger and more expensive abalone. Generally speaking, abalone with 6-9 heads is common, while abalone with 1-2 heads belongs to the best abalone, which is difficult to buy in the market.
The price of abalone is not only related to its size, but also related to the origin and variety of abalone. The prices of abalone from different producing areas and varieties vary greatly. For example, red abalone and black abalone are relatively cheap, while green abalone and golden abalone are more expensive.
3. The quantity of abalone is also related to its growing environment. The number of wild abalone is usually less than that of cultured abalone, while the number of deep-sea abalone is more than that of offshore cultured abalone. So when choosing abalone, we should not only consider its size, but also pay attention to its growth environment.
To sum up, it is suggested that when choosing abalone, we should not only consider its size and price, but also pay attention to its origin, variety and growth environment. If possible, it is best to choose abalone with large size, reliable origin and excellent variety.