Mussel (a precious shellfish)

Mussel is a precious shellfish, also known as "golden shellfish". It is a marine animal with a fan-shaped shape, a golden shell and many fine lines, which is very beautiful. Mussels are known as "treasures in the sea" because of their delicious meat and rich nutrition.

The origin of mussels

Mussels are mainly distributed in Bohai Bay, Yellow Sea and East China Sea in China, among which Yantai and Weihai are the most famous. These places have clear sea water and beautiful environment, which is an ideal environment for mussels to grow.

Nutritional value of mussels

Mytilus is a very nutritious food, which is rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, iron and zinc, and has many benefits to human body. Mytilus can enhance human immunity, promote blood circulation and help prevent anemia, osteoporosis and other diseases. In addition, mussels are rich in taurine, which can protect heart health and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

How to choose mussels

It is very important to choose fresh mussels. Here are some tips for selecting mussels:

1. Select mussels with complete appearance and closed shell.

2. Tap the shell gently with your hand to hear if there is a hollow sound. If there is, it means that there is air in the shell and it is not fresh.

3. Observe the lines on the shells. If the lines are deep, it means that the shell has aged and is not suitable for eating.

How to cook mussels

There are many ways to make mussels. Here are some common methods:

1. Steaming mussels: Wash mussels, steam them in a steamer, and add onion, ginger, garlic, salt and monosodium glutamate.

2. Boil the mussel soup: Wash the mussels, put them in a pot, add water, add ginger, salt and monosodium glutamate, and cook until the mussels open.

3. Stir-fry mussels: Wash mussels, stir-fry in a hot pot, add onions, ginger, garlic, and appropriate amount of salt and monosodium glutamate, and stir-fry until mussels change color.

Edible taboos of mussels

Although mussels are a very nutritious food, there are also some taboos to pay attention to:

1. Mytilus should not be eaten raw, which may easily lead to poisoning.

2. Mytilus should not be eaten with persimmon, citrus and other fruits, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

3. Mytilus should not be eaten with acidic food, which easily affects the absorption of calcium by human body.