Parts of fish, shrimp, crab, snails, and clams that should not be eaten
(Baonghean.vn) - Seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). However, some parts below may contain toxins and should not be eaten.
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- Fish intestines:Fish are omnivores. These foods pass through the mouth and remain in the intestines. In addition, the intestines of fish are susceptible to parasites, fluke eggs, worm eggs and trichinosis. - Fish bile:is a source of enzymes, and also contains many toxins. Eating fish bile can cause poisoning, septic shock, acute bleeding, and even death. |
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- Shrimp head:is where the internal organs are located: intestines, food, gills, respiratory organs, so it is potentially home to many pathogenic bacteria and parasites; is the first part to decompose when the shrimp dies; has a high risk of bacterial and toxic contamination if not cooked. - Shrimp shell:only chitin (a polymer) makes up the shell of crustaceans. This substance is difficult to digest. |
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- Crab:When the crab comes up to land, some water is stored in the gills to help the crab continue to breathe. Therefore, dirt and bacteria in the water can stick to the crab's gills. - Crab intestines:Crab intestines contain waste and toxins, should not be eaten. |
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- Snail intestines:This part is located at the tail of the screw, at the smallest rotation, and contains a lot of dirt. - Brain:This is the part at the head of the snail that contains toxic substances, easily causing dizziness and food poisoning if eaten in large quantities. |
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| When eating, you need to remove the thin membrane surrounding the scallop meat, because this is the part of the scallop that contains the most dirt and sand. In addition, you should remove the black stomach, which is the internal organs of the scallop. |
