It is generally difficult to see the difference between live and dead SINONOVACULA from the shell. It is suggested to distinguish them from the following aspects. Meat of razor clam

When the razor clam is kept in water, it usually exposes a piece of meat and breathes outside. In order to distinguish between the life and death of razor clam, you can touch the following meat with your fingers. If it can be quickly retracted and the shell is closed, it is a live razor clam. But if there is no response after touching, it means that it is dead. Shell of the razor clam

If the shell of the razor clam is closed and there is no meat exposed, you can try to break off the shell of the razor clam. If it is alive, it will feel obviously constricted, while the dead razor clam can easily open it. Smell

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When the razor clam is put into the water, it will stretch out its tentacles to breathe and eat. At this time, its shell is also open, so the opening of the razor clam is not necessarily dead, but if it touches its meat, it will not retract or its shell is completely open, so the razor clam is probably dead. 3. Does the dead razor clam open its mouth when cooking? < P > Generally not.

The opening and closing of the razor clam are controlled by muscles and ligaments, and it will open and close according to its own breathing needs. Therefore, in the process of cooking, fresh razor clam will open quickly after being stimulated by the outside world, while the dead razor clam can't open its shell even if it encounters external stimulation because its muscles and ligaments are stiff. 4. How to keep the razor clam for three or four days

The razor clam is a kind of marine life, and it is difficult to keep the live razor clam for three or four days in daily environment, so if it is to be kept for such a long time, it is generally recommended to cook it or freeze it. Cooked and preserved

1. Wash the razor clam and put it in the pot.

2. Add a proper amount of clear water and cook with boiling water.

3. Then remove the razor clam meat, cool it and put it in a fresh-keeping box.

4. finally, put it in the refrigerator for cold storage or frozen storage. Frozen preservation

1. Clean the sediment of razor clam.

2. Then drain it and put it in a fresh-keeping box.

3. Put the fresh-keeping box in the refrigerator for frozen storage.

4. Generally, it can be stored for about 15 days, but the longer it is stored, the worse its taste and nutrition will be.