Rumor: Crayfish grows in dirty environments such as gutters and carries a large number of parasites and heavy metals, which are only eaten by Chinese?
Truth: Most of the rumors about crayfish are not true. Artificial crayfish generally live in clean waters.
Is crayfish shrimp or worm? Crayfish is a crustacean called [Procambarus clarkii], which is similar to the freshwater shrimp we usually eat.
What are the public’s worries about crayfish?
- Only Chinese eat crayfish? The fact is not as scary as rumors say: crayfish is not a Japanese conspiracy; Not only do Chinese people eat crayfish, but they are eaten all over the world. Moreover, crayfish is already available in China and different varieties are available all over the world. Excessive heavy metals? Crayfish are really adaptable to the environment and can survive even in heavily polluted environments. However, in order to increase production, cultured crayfish are usually in clean waters. In addition, the shell is the gathering place of heavy metals, which will decrease as the crayfish grows. Parasites? Aquatic organisms such as screws, shellfish, fish, water chestnuts, bullfrogs, etc. may carry parasites. If you want to enjoy these delicious foods safely, you must cook them thoroughly and never move chopsticks half-baked.
