Are you AFRAID to eat SHELLFISH ? Read This !
Have you ever heard of the ban not to eat shellfish ?because it is harmful to your health?
Many people found the almost the mussels in Indonesia is contaminated with danger ingredients .But regardless of where is the shellfish comes from , there is a researcher from Dr.ir.etty iriani argue that these shells included a resilient organism.
Shellfish included in the class of molluscs, it is soft animals are flanked by two shells and do not have the liver, which can not destroy foreign substances that enter the body including toxins which will enter into her body. So all foreign objects that enter it to accumulate in the flesh.
The mussels were indeed his life at the water surface, so in the surface of the water it will take what is on the surface of the water and eat it. And these shells do not have a filter.
In addition, this shell is contain a lot of bacteria in its body. But germs and bacteria that exist in this body can die when we cook or appropriately .
But for mercury or lead, it can not be lost by cooking , mercury and lead from the chemical contamination will not be lost and will fit perfectly into our bodies, it is recommended if we want to consume shellfish, we must know the source of the shellfish from.
Tips for washing and choosing shelfish
Choosing fresh mussels
To pick fresh mussels is very easily, by tapping a soft clam shell, if the shells do not open or even rupture was confirmed that shellfish is not fresh anymore.
How to clean shells
Cleaning shells is very easy, soak the mussels into the air that already added ice and salt . Aside from being a seasoning, salt can also help remove dirt in a shell and be able to eliminate toxins and bacteria in shellfish. For best results you can also add a little cornstarch to dirt shells out. If it is you can save it into the refrigerator for about 20-60 minutes.
if the immersion process is complete then you can remove the shells one by one. do not remove the shells as well as sand stuck to shellfish also will be mixed back in.
After that wash back shells with clean running water. So that feces do not stick to shellfish, then you can be rubbed by hand.
The mussels contain nutrients required by the body. Shellfish is a good source of protein, shellfish also contain omega 3 which is very useful for children, infants and pregnant women, for people in vulnerable groups and he can also for heart health.
It is a little of information, I hope it can be useful fo you and add your insights.
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