What is the Arctic scallop? What should not be eaten with the Arctic scallop?

Arctic scallops are a famous specialty of Canada. They have always been characterized by bright color, delicious taste, crispy meat, and rich protein and unsaturated fatty acids (DHA). They are the best seafood. Therefore, they have a unique delicate and sweet taste. What kind of creature is Arctic scallop? Do you want to know?

Contents of this article

1. What is the Arctic clam?

2. What should not be eaten with Arctic scallops?

3. Taboos on eating Arctic scallops

What is the Arctic clam?

Arctic scallops are a type of shellfish that originates from the cold deep waters of the North Atlantic. They grow slowly at a depth of fifty to sixty meters on the seafloor, which takes twelve years, giving them a naturally unique sweet taste.

Domestic merchants like to remove the shells and leave the bright red feet, sell them under the name of "Arctic Scallops", and promote them as being produced in the natural environment of the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Arctic scallops have bright colors (red, orange, white), delicious taste, crisp meat, and are rich in protein and unsaturated fatty acids (DHA), making them the best seafood. Arctic scallops are processed, boiled and frozen on the fishing boat 45 minutes after being caught, so they can be eaten after natural thawing, which is safe, hygienic and convenient. Arctic scallops can be used to make sashimi, sushi, salad, hot pot and other dishes, which can be fried, steamed, grilled, braised or stewed. They can also be eaten in salads, sushi, pasta, appetizers and other fresh ingredients. Arctic scallops are low in fat, delicious, high in nutritional value, rich in iron, and contain OMEGA3 and STERESTEROL that can inhibit cholesterol. Since 2011, Arctic scallops have been selected by many restaurants and hotels in Beijing; in the future, they will also enter supermarkets and become a pure natural delicacy that ordinary people can also taste.

What can't be eaten with Arctic clams?

1. Do not eat with cold food

To know whether something can be enjoyed well, it is not only necessary to look at the food itself, but also to know what it cannot be eaten with. Arctic scallop sashimi cannot be eaten with cold foods, because Arctic scallops are cold in nature. It is best to avoid eating them with some cold foods, such as water spinach, cucumber and other vegetables. You should not drink some iced drinks such as soda, ice water, and ice cream immediately after a meal. You should also pay attention to eating less or no watermelon, pear and other cold fruits to avoid physical discomfort after eating.

2. Do not eat with beer or red wine

Many people like to order beer to add to the atmosphere when eating food, or drink red wine to adjust the atmosphere. However, such a romantic method is not suitable for eating Arctic scallop sashimi. Because the reaction between Arctic scallop sashimi and beer is very likely to cause adverse reactions in the body. If you eat Arctic scallops and drink a lot of beer, you will produce too much uric acid, which will cause gout. Too much uric acid will be deposited in the joints or soft tissues, causing inflammation of the joints and soft tissues.

Taboos on eating Arctic scallops

Arctic clams are cold in nature, so it is best to avoid eating them with cold foods, such as vegetables such as water spinach and cucumber. You should also not drink iced drinks such as soda, ice water, and ice cream immediately after a meal. Also, be careful to eat less or no cold fruits such as watermelon and pear to avoid physical discomfort.

Eating Arctic clams and drinking a lot of beer will produce too much uric acid, which can cause gout. Too much uric acid will be deposited in the joints or soft tissues, causing inflammation of the joints and soft tissues.

The reason why patients with skin diseases cannot eat Arctic scallops is that the protein contained in Arctic scallops can act as an allergen after entering the human body, causing allergic reactions to the body, such as itching and lumps, or causing the original skin disease to relapse or worsen. Therefore, dermatologists regard seafood as one of the causes of the disease and require certain patients to avoid it.