Is the black line on my shrimp a vein or its poop? Amazingly, this is one of the most searched for queries about shrimp! It’s easy to feel put off eating seafood when you see unfamiliar body parts, so let’s demystify what the different black lines are, and get you back to enjoying delicious shrimp dishes.
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What is the digestive system of shrimp?
The digestive system of shrimp consists of the alimentary canal and the digestive gland, also called a “hepatopancreas.” The hepatopancreas is a mixture of a pancreas and a liver, and its purpose is to produce enzymes and other compounds that help break down food.
Is shrimp healthy to eat?
Shrimp is very healthy to eat, unless you have an allergy to shellfish. Shrimp is great because it is a low calorie, high protein food that is relatively inexpensive. Shrimp is also very versatile, so there are many recipes out there, meaning that you can eat shrimp multiple times a week each time in a different way. Don’t make shrimp your only protein source, because a healthy diet is also a varied diet.
Is it safe to eat cooked shrimp?
As long as the shrimp is fully cooked, it’s not a food safety concern. That dark line that runs along the outside of shrimp is exactly what you feared: a digestive tube filled with the gritty remnants of the shrimp’s final meals. But, on to the good news! Despite the yuck factor, it’s safe to eat.
What kind of shrimp do you eat?
Warm-water shrimp, in white, brown, or pink, are available cooked or raw. Around 90% of the shrimp you eat come from a farm. They’re raised in ponds on a controlled diet. Fishermen catch wild shrimp in coastal waters. These shrimp make up about 10% of what we eat in the U.S.