Shouguang clams [Shandong Shouguang specialty]

What is Shouguang clams? Authentic Shandong Shouguang specialty: Shouguang clams

Summary:Do you want to know what Shouguang clams are? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Shouguang, Shandong Province - Shouguang clams. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Shouguang clams. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Shouguang clams

Basic introduction of Shouguang clams

Shouguang clams have always been favored by consumers at home and abroad for their clear and colorful patterns, white jade meat color, plump and delicate meat texture, elasticity, crisp taste, rich broth, unique seafood flavor, thick shell, strong water retention, and durability

Regional Scope

Shouguang clams are mainly distributed in the northern coastal sea area of Yingli Town, Shouguang City, Shandong Province. The regional scope is: latitude 37 ° 16 ′ -37 ° 18 ′ N, longitude 119 ° 00 ′ -119 ° 04 ′ E, with a total area of 24000 acres and an annual output of about 5000 tons

Product Quality Characteristics

1. Product Quality Characteristics: External Sensory Features: The shell is slightly triangular in shape, with a circular belly edge. The shell is thick and sturdy, with a smooth surface and colorful patterns like glaze coating. The inner shell is clean, white, and shiny, crystal clear like jade, and the two shells are of equal size. Internal quality indicators: Clams are rich in nutrients, tender and delicious, and are the top-quality shellfish and seafood. It contains 10% protein, 1.2% fat, 2.5% carbohydrates, and various amino acids and vitamins that are easily absorbed by the human body, as well as essential minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. The food is fresh and delicious, and it is one of the famous flavor specialties in Shouguang. Clams also have high therapeutic and medicinal value. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, it can treat diseases such as sores, boils, swelling, and toxins, eliminate lumps, and detoxify alcohol. Modern research has also shown that clams have the effects of clearing heat and dampness, resolving phlegm, and dispersing nodules. They also have significant therapeutic effects on diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, thyroid enlargement, and lymph node tuberculosis. Eating clams can moisten the five internal organs, stop thirst, strengthen the spleen and stomach, cure red eyes, and increase lotion. Modern research has found that the extract of clam tissue has a strong inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus. 2. The quality and safety regulations strictly follow the production requirements mentioned in the "3 specific production methods" above: in addition to the production requirements in the production environment, stocking of seedlings, and production management, they must also comply with the various indicators specified in NY5363-2010 "Environmental Conditions for Pollution free Food and Marine Aquaculture Production Areas", GB18406.4-2001 "Safety and Quality Requirements for Agricultural Products and Pollution free Aquatic Products", and NY5701 "Standard for the Use of Pollution free Food and Fishery Drugs" to organize and develop production, improve quality management rules, and ensure the quality and safety of Shouguang clams. The whole body of clams is precious. In addition to consumption, the meat of clams can also be used as medicine with shells, which have the effects of "reducing blood clots and phlegm accumulation". They are also an important calcium supplement additive for livestock and poultry feed and a raw material for high-end handicrafts, so there is no problem of "three wastes"