Shouguang hairy clams [Shandong Shouguang specialty]

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

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

Basic introduction of Shouguang hairy clams

Shouguang hairy clams live in the mud and sand bottom below the low tide line in the inner bay to a depth of more than ten meters, especially near the estuary where fresh water flows out, mostly at 4-8 meters. The adult shell is 4-5 centimeters long, and the shell surface expands into an oval shape. The two shells are unequal, and the top of the shell protrudes and rolls inward, leaning forward; There are 30-44 radiating ribs on the shell surface, with small square nodules visible on the ribs; The hinge is straight and has about 50 teeth; The shell surface is white and covered with brown fuzzy epidermis

Through testing of Shouguang hairy clams, it is known that they are rich in calcium, with over 596 milligrams of calcium per kilogram. As is well known, calcium is an important nutrient that provides all bodily functions. Most people are aware of the importance of calcium in ensuring strong bones, teeth, and preventing osteoporosis. Once calcium is insufficient, it can easily cause tooth decay, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia, as well as developmental disorders and lower back and knee pain in young children. So eating more Shouguang hairy clams has a positive significance in preventing the occurrence of the above diseases. According to the Pharmacopoeia, hairy clams have the effect of "replenishing blood gas and nourishing blood color (increasing hemoglobin)"

Shouguang hairy clams are mainly distributed in the coastal sea area of Yangkou Town, Shouguang City, Shandong Province, with geographical coordinates of 119 ° 03 ′ 00 "to 119 ° 07 ′ 00" east longitude and 37 ° 18 ′ 00 "to 37 ° 20 ′ 00" north latitude. They are 4km long from north to south and 7km wide from east to west, with a total area of 27000 acres and an annual output of about 4000 tons

The meat of hairy clams is delicious, high in protein, low in fat, and contains various nutrients such as amino acids and vitamins, which are easily absorbed by the human body. Rich in unique hemoglobin and vitamins, it also has medicinal value. Clam meat has a sweet taste and a warm nature, with functions of nourishing blood, warming the middle, strengthening the stomach, and digestion

The hairy clam is a bivalve mollusk, with a short and wide, oval shaped shell that is hard and extremely swollen. The two shells are of varying sizes, with the right shell slightly smaller than the left shell. The shell surface has radiating ribs protruding, with a total of 30-34 ribs. Square nodules are visible on the ribs, especially on the left shell, which is 3/4-4/5 of the shell width in height. The shell surface is covered with brown furry skin