Every time I pass by a seafood supermarket, I find that there are big and small cuttlefish. I originally wanted to buy it but I don’t know which one is better. Is it better to buy a large cuttlefish or a small one? Better? What kind of cuttlefish should I buy?

Is it better to have large or small cuttlefish?

1. Because the thicker the meat of dried seafood, the better it can lock in the umami flavor. The meat of larger fish is generally thicker. Moreover, the bigger the fresh seafood is, the more valuable it is, so the bigger the dried seafood is, the more expensive it is. But bigger is not necessarily better, because there are many types of cuttlefish. Some types of cuttlefish are born with larger sizes, while some types of cuttlefish are born with smaller sizes. Therefore, size cannot be the only criterion for distinguishing the quality of cuttlefish. For example, the pointed-shell cuttlefish, which is abundant in southern Fujian, is the top grade among cuttlefish. However, this type of cuttlefish generally lives in offshore waters, so it is relatively small.

2. Dried cuttlefish should be of the highest quality if it has a complete body shape, is bright and clean, has a persimmon red or brownish red color, is translucent, has flat and thick flesh, is dry and tough, has a fresh flavor, and has a thin and uniform frost. ; The body shape is basically complete, with local black spots, the surface is pinkish-white, the back is dark red, and those with poor umami taste are considered defective.

What kind of cuttlefish is good to buy?

1. It is generally better to have a flat, broad body, bright and clean color, brown-red translucent shape, and a fresh fragrance. Cuttlefish. If there are brown spots locally, the surface is dark white, and the back is dark red, there may be quality issues, so you should be careful when purchasing.

2. Second Press Press the cuttlefish membrane to make sure the cuttlefish membrane is tight and elastic.

3. Pull the cuttlefish head three times. The head is closely connected to the body and is not easy to break. The best cuttlefish.

Can squid ink be eaten?

Squid ink can be eaten, but it must be fully cooked before it can be eaten. The ink of cuttlefish is a substance released by cuttlefish when they escape from danger. It has multiple functions such as treating amenorrhea, improving immunity, supplementing protein, and anti-cancer. At the same time, cuttlefish juice is also rich in mucopolysaccharides, which are important components of human bones, blood vessels, and skin. For pregnant women, it is not recommended to eat too much, as eating too much may cause indigestion. It is recommended that pregnant women maintain good living and eating habits, eat small meals frequently, eat easily digestible foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc., and avoid spicy and fried foods.

Is cuttlefish poisonous?

There is a small amount of toxicity. The ink of cuttlefish is slightly toxic and can affect or paralyze the intruder's sense of sight and smell after being sprayed out, thereby giving itself a chance to escape. However, the toxicity of this ink is not very harmful to the human body, and it will be decomposed and destroyed during high-temperature heating, so the ink of cuttlefish is edible.