Introduction to the Elephant-braided Mussel

In fact, the biological name of the Elephant-braided Mussel is called the Pacific Diving Mud Clam, also known as the Emperor Mussel and Goddess Clam, and because of its appearance and features resembling an elephant's trunk, it is also known as the Elephant-braided Mussel. Elephant-braided mussel is the largest known burrowing bivalve, shell length of about 18-23 cm, weight with the shell up to 3.6 kilograms, is a large shellfish in the genus Clam. Its main distribution in the United States, the east coast of Canada. Elephant-braided mussel meat is delicious, nutritious, in the catering industry is a high-grade consumer goods.

The value of mussels

The high meat rate of mussels, generally up to 60% -70% or so, in the shellfish is uncommon, and every 100 grams of calories 81 kcal, 14.4 grams of protein, 1.3 grams of fat, has a high nutritional value.