The difference between clams and oysters

Oysters and clams are shellfish foods, and their shapes are similar, so many people can't tell oysters from clams. In fact, if you look carefully, there is a difference between oysters and clams. So what's the difference between clams and oysters?

There are many kinds of clams, such as flower clam, clam, Xishi tongue and so on.

Oysters and clams are two different kinds of aquatic products. from the appearance, the clam shell is oval, light brown, the edge is purple, near the ventral side is yellowish brown, and the ventral edge often has a very narrow black band. On the other hand, the two shells of raw oysters are different in shape, rough and dark gray on the surface, bulging in the middle of the upper shell, larger and quite flat, with smooth edges, and the inner surfaces of the two shells are white and smooth, but they show colored patterns in the sun. the two shells are connected by an elastic ligament at the narrower end.

Oysters (Dalian commonly known as oysters, southerners called raw oysters) this kind of thing should be only available in the sea, is growing on the reef, the appearance is very rough, must be pried open in order to take out the meat inside.

Clams can be found in fresh water and sea water. Dalian people in the sea are generally called clams. Shandong people seem to call clams quack. Clams may be more formal names, all of which are the same thing. They usually live in the sand at the bottom of the sea. There is a piece of meat between two shells that can be opened or closed. Generally, they will open when cooked. Because there are many kinds of sizes, colors and patterns, so there are many names.

Clams have rich nutritional value, is a very good choice for health, a lot of protein and calcium, can improve the physique, belong to high-protein and low-fat food, and raw oysters can supplement zinc, can prevent male diseases, we can take seats.