The scientific name of fake abalone is Pearl abalone.

Pearl abalone, also known as fake abalone, is a soft-shelled marine life with the same nutritional value as conch. Scallops are almost the same, but the taste is worse than that of real abalone. They are colorful, fresh and refreshing. Because it looks and tastes similar to abalone, it got the name fake abalone. It is very different from abalone in nutritional value, taste and price.

Its nutritional value is the same as that of conch; Scallops are almost the same, but the taste is worse than that of real abalone directly, with a slightly spicy taste. However, after proper seasoning, this product is also very delicious and can be regarded as a seafood delicacy.

Method of distinguishing the good from the bad of abalone

Generally, the bigger the abalone, the higher its value; Besides being big, sugar heart is also an important key to determine the price of abalone. The so-called candy heart means that during the production process, the abalone center is semi-liquid due to fermentation, bright in color and soft and elastic in taste, and is regarded as the best by gourmets.

When purchasing, you can observe the appearance first, and it is better for abalone to have a thick heart, symmetrical edges, complete appearance and no cracks, and dry texture; Then check the light transmittance, if it is transparent and slightly flushed, it is the top grade. If it is a better variety, the surface will also produce a thin powder like icing.

If abalone is purple in color, dull in luster, incomplete in shape, with gray white material or mildew spots on its surface, it means there is something wrong with its quality. If the texture is obviously wet, or the outside is dry and the inside is wet, it is also a feature of poor abalone quality.