Dongxia Scallop [Fujian Yunxiao Specialty]

What is Dongxia razor clam? Authentic Fujian Yunxiao Specialty: Dongxia Scallop

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Basic Introduction of Dongxia Scallop

Scallop is a general term for mollusks in the order Siluriformes, family Actinopterygii, and class Actinopterygii, also known as Scallop Emperor, Child, Bamboo Locust, and Dragonfly.

. The shell is long, nearly cylindrical or oval in shape, and the two shells are equal. China is rich in razor clams, which are widely distributed along the north and south coasts

The meat of razor clams can be eaten fresh or processed into dried razor clams, razor clam oil, etc. China has a long history of aquaculture, with Fujian and Zhejiang having the largest production and artificial breeding

The shell is rectangular with pure circles at both ends, about 4-8.5 centimeters long, and the top of the shell is close to the front. The growth line is significant, and the two shells are equal; The shell surface is yellow green and often appears white due to wear and tear. When the shell is closed, the front and rear ends open. Residing in soft mud and sand near river mouths and shallow bays with a small amount of freshwater injection. Dwelling by digging holes with feet, reaching a depth of 10-20 centimeters, with feet facing downwards. During high tide, the inlet and outlet pipes extend out of the hole to introduce water flow for respiration, feeding on diatoms, and discharging waste. Heterosexual, in vitro fertilization. The front and rear ends are open, with a foot hole at the front end and a water pipe extending from the rear end. The top of the shell does not protrude, and its position varies depending on the type. Some are at the forefront of the shell, while others are slightly forward in the center of the shell. Extremely developed feet, long columnar, without foot fibers. It is produced in coastal areas of China, with Jiangsu, Fujian, Shandong, and Zhejiang being famous production areas. People often build "razor clam fields" near river mouths with low seawater salinity (adaptation range of 4-28 ‰) and in soft mud mudflats in inner bays for artificial aquaculture. Among them, razor clams and bamboo razor clams have great economic significance and are the main breeding objects. Scallop seedlings are released and grow within one year, with a body length of about 4 centimeters. They are either annual or new clams and are harvested in July and August; If kept free range until the second year, usually around 7 centimeters, it is called a two-year or old razor clam and harvested in March or April. At present, only one-year and two-year razor clams are kept

The meat of the razor clam, a member of the razor clam family. Also known as razor clam intestine. Scallop, also known as razor clam or green clam. Distributed along the coast of China; There is aquaculture in Zhejiang, Fujian and other places. After obtaining it, wash it fresh or sun dry it into razor clams for use

Sweet and salty in taste, slightly cold in nature. Can nourish yin, clear heat, promote lactation, and diuresis

Contains components such as protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, etc

Used for postpartum deficiency and inability to produce milk; Yin deficiency and insufficient fluid, accompanied by restlessness, heat, and thirst; Damp heat edema and difficulty urinating

Fry soup, boil food, peel off the shell and eat. The production of five spice dried razor clams is also a unique delicacy in southern aquatic products

The razor clam prefers to live in caves in low tide areas with calm winds and waves, smooth currents, soft bottoms, and fresh water injection in the inner bay. Move up and down in the cave with the rise and fall of the tide. When seawater is submerged, it rises to the mouth of the cave, extends the inlet and outlet pipes, and engages in activities such as breathing, feeding, and excretion. When the beach is dry and exposed, it descends to the middle or bottom of the cave. The depth of the hidden dwelling of razor clams varies with the size, physical strength, substrate, and seasonal changes of the clams. Usually, razor clams have a large body, strong physique, soft substrate, and when the water temperature is low, they can burrow deeper; On the contrary, when the body of the razor clam is small, weak, the substrate is hard, and the water is warm, the diving depth is relatively shallow. Generally, the depth of burial is 5-6 times the body length. According to the size of the water inlet and outlet holes and the distance between the two holes on the mudflat, the size and weight of the razor clam can be judged. If there are obvious water inlet and outlet holes on the beach surface, and there is soil uplift around the outlet holes, it indicates that the razor clam is robust

Wide temperature shellfish, living in the northern regions of China, can tolerate low temperatures of 0-3 ℃ in winter; The razor clam living in the south can still survive for a period of time at a temperature of 39 ℃. The suitable water temperature for the growth of razor clams is 15-30 ℃. Within the appropriate temperature range, the higher the temperature, the faster life will be. The adaptation range of razor clams to seawater specific gravity is 1.005-1.020, and a lower specific gravity within this range is beneficial for the growth of razor clams