It is estimated that most people still can't tell whether the yellow stuff on the head of crawfish is shrimp yellow or shrimp feces. Don't eat it indiscriminately after reading it.
With the arrival of summer, crawfish has begun its mouth watering season again. Crawfish is not only a delicacy, but also a representative of summer. They complement the hot weather and bring us infinite joy and taste buds. Classic steamed, minced garlic and spicy crawfish are the favorites of many people. They are full of oil and delicious.
However, eating crawfish is also very important. As we all know, crabs have many parts that cannot be eaten. What about crayfish? Which parts should be avoided? Many people may find that there are some yellow substances on the head of crawfish. Is it edible? Some people think these things are "shrimp yellow" and edible; Some people call it "shrimp excrement", which cannot be eaten.
First of all, shrimp yellow is an organ on the head of crawfish, showing a bright orange color. Shrimp yolk is rich in protein, fat, cholesterol, and other nutrients. It has a special flavor and adds rich taste and aroma to crawfish. It also provides rich flavor for dishes during cooking. Due to some misunderstandings or rumors, some people may mistakenly refer to shrimp yellow as "shrimp excrement". However, this statement is not accurate. There is no real excrement or shrimp excrement on the head of crawfish, but shrimp yellow. The digestive system of crawfish will digest the food, and the nutrients will be absorbed, instead of producing obvious excreta like mammals. Therefore, shrimp yolk is a special tissue in crawfish, which contains rich nutrients, and is the source of crawfish's unique flavor and taste, rather than shrimp excrement.
In addition, the taste of crawfish meat also needs attention. Although some people think the crawfish meat tastes delicious, it actually has no special taste, but it has a smell of soil and fishy smell. This is because crawfish live in fresh water and often eat some rotting animal and plant residues, which will be left in their liver, so eating them will affect the taste of crawfish meat.
Crawfish is an aquatic animal, which is vulnerable to water pollution. Water containing heavy metals or other toxic substances will affect the health of crawfish, leading to the accumulation of these harmful substances in its body. If you often eat the parts inside the head of crawfish, it may lead to heavy metal poisoning or other diseases, so you need to pay attention to food safety and hygiene.
In addition, crawfish meat is delicate, rich in protein, trace elements and vitamin B series, and the shrimp shell also contains some protein and minerals. Although crawfish has high nutritional value, it is necessary to select fresh and high-quality crawfish, ensure proper cooking methods, and control the intake of shrimp yolk in an appropriate amount to avoid affecting health.
When buying crawfish, you should choose a formal place to buy it. It is better to buy crawfish with brand and security. Because some crawfish on the market may grow with hormones or drugs, such crawfish not only has no nutrition, but also may cause harm to human body. Before purchasing crawfish, it is necessary to carefully check the appearance of crawfish, and choose crawfish with hard shell, tight meat, bright eyes and no odor for eating.
At ordinary times, when enjoying crawfish food, you should avoid eating the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory organs in the shrimp head, and you can also taste the flavor and nutritional value of shrimp yolk. Of course, if you don't like the taste of crawfish, you can also choose other mouth watering summer food. For example, the prawns listed in summer can also be made with the method of crawfish. The taste is also very delicious. In contrast, the prawns will be cleaner and healthier.
