Talk:Shellfish

Shellfish is a culinary term?

This article opens with the assertion that "Shellfish is a culinary term ..." Is this meant to exclude the use of the word in other contexts? Are there credible citations for this position? --Geronimo20 (talk) 09:58, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• I think the point is that it's not a monophyletic clade in general, though the narrow "regulatory" meaning appears to be monophyletic. Somewhat more generally, a word that means "crustaceans and bivalves" isn't of much value in biology except in the context of "things that are often eaten by the same predators," e.g. humans. 69.120.105.1 (talk) 14:53, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

What do shellfish eat? I cant seem to find it.

Types of shellfish

i wonna know the types of shellfish and fish —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.65.213.237 (talk) 15:04, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Well, what exactly do you mean by that? The article clearly mentions lobsters, shrimp, oysters and mussels all being in the category of shellfish. By the way, it would be nice if you could give a more clear name to the section, so that we can see what you are talking about. --User:Crustaceanguy 18 May 2009

Shellstock

In my experience, many restaurants now use this word instead of shellfish, probably because they arent actually fish. I wonder if anyone else in the world has had this experience, and what reliable sources are saying? I may do some research. I came here after reading about lame edit wars, and this word popped into my mind as a potential edit war. I promise i dont do that sort of editing, but i think its an issue worthy of some discussion.Mercurywoodrose (talk) 15:47, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

Allergies

Are people who are allergic to crustaceans also allergic to molluscs? If so, why? They're totally different phyla. Also, technically Leviticus only bans certain fish technically applying that to any non-fish is a matter of interpretation. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.11.36.169 (talk) 14:25, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

"Heavy metal content"

The "Heavy metal content" section only covered arsenic, which is not a heavy metal. I've changed the section to "Toxic content" - I don't like it much but I can't think of anything better right now, so if anyone can come up with a better answer... -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 13:24, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

Echinoderms?

Echinoderms, and sea urchins in particular, don't have exoskeletons, which the page initially describes as one of the characteristics of all shellfish. The term "shellfish" seems to have a pretty varied usage; is it possible that some sources only apply the term to animals with exoskeletons while others include pretty much any marine invertebrate animal? 69.120.105.1 (talk) 14:53, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

How Do They Breathe?

I visited this article to learn how shellfish breathe -- do they have to surface, or can they breathe underwater? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.83.44.198 (talk) 19:49, 3 November 2015 (UTC)

Toxicity (mishandling)

Can someone who is a better author than I, copy/reword/reference the material seen (at 2 or 3 locations) in the Eutrophication article about shellfish toxicity into this article because the common conception is that if you have been poisoned by shellfish it was probably due to mishandling (ie, could have been left out of the freezer), when in reality, it was the algae environment that the shellfish was raised in which caused the problem. Charlieb000 (talk) 03:20, 27 October 2016 (UTC)

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Shellfish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Raw oysters, opened, and presented on a plate

A shrimp cocktail Shellfish is a culinary and fisheries term for exoskeleton-bearing aquatic invertebrates used as food, including various species of molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Although most kinds of shellfish are harvested from saltwater environments, some kinds are found in freshwater. In addition, a few species of land crabs are eaten, for example Cardisoma guanhumi in the Caribbean.

Despite the name, shellfish are not a kind of fish, but are simply water-dwelling animals. Many varieties of shellfish (crustaceans in particular) are actually closely related to insects and arachnids, making up one of the main classes of the phylum Arthropoda. Cephalopods (squids, octopuses, cuttlefish) and bivalves (clams, oysters) are molluscs, as are snails and slugs.

Familiar marine molluscs used as a food source by humans include many species of clams, mussels, oysters, winkles, and scallops. Some crustaceans commonly eaten are shrimp, lobsters, crayfish, and crabs.[1] Echinoderms are not as frequently harvested for food as molluscs and crustaceans; however, sea urchin roe is quite popular in many parts of the world.[2][3]

Most shellfish eat a diet composed primarily of phytoplankton and zooplankton.[4]

Shellfish are among the most common food allergens.[5]

Contents [hide] 1 Terminology 2 Shellfish in various cuisines 2.1 In Japan 2.2 In the United States 3 Around the world 4 Religious dietary restrictions 5 Allergy 6 Toxic content 7 Nutritional values 8 See also 9 Notes 10 References 11 External links Terminology[edit source]

Cooked mussels The term shellfish is used both broadly and specifically. In common parlance, as in having "shellfish" for dinner, it can refer to anything from clams and oysters to lobster and shrimp. For regulatory purposes it is often narrowly defined as filter-feeding molluscs such as clams, mussels, and oyster to the exclusion of crustaceans and all else.[6]

Although the term is primarily applied to marine species, edible freshwater invertebrates such as crayfish and river mussels are also sometimes grouped under the umbrella term "shellfish".

Although their shells may differ, all shellfish are invertebrates. As non-mammalian animals that spend their entire lives in water they are "fish" in an informal sense; however the term finfish is sometimes used to distinguish fish as animals defined by having vertebrae from shellfish in modern terminology.

The word "shellfish" is both singular and plural; the rarely used "shellfishes" is sometimes employed to distinguish among various types of shellfish.[7]

Shellfish in various cuisines[edit source] Archaeological finds have shown that humans have been making use of shellfish as a food item for hundreds of thousands of years. In the present, shellfish dishes are a feature of almost all the cuisines of the world, providing an important source of protein in many cuisines around the world, especially in the countries with coastal areas.

Sakura ebi In Japan[edit source] In the Japanese cuisine, chefs often use shellfish and their roe in different dishes. Sushi (vinegared rice, topped with other ingredients, including shellfish, fish, meat and vegetables) features both raw and cooked shellfish. Sashimi primarily consists of very fresh raw seafood, sliced into thin pieces. Both sushi and sashimi are served with soy sauce and wasabi paste (a Japanese horseradish root, a spice with extremely strong, hot flavor), thinly sliced pickled ginger root, and a simple garnish such as shiso (a kitchen herb, member of the mint family) or finely shredded daikon radish, or both.

In the United States[edit source]

Boiled Maine lobster Lobster in particular is a great delicacy in the United States, where families in the Northeast region make them into the centerpiece of a clam bake, usually for special occasions. Lobsters are eaten on much of the East Coast; the American lobster ranges from Newfoundland down to about the Carolinas, but is most often associated with Maine. A typical meal involves boiling the lobster with some slight seasoning and then serving it with drawn butter, baked potato, and corn on the cob.

Clamming is done both commercially and recreationally along the Northeast coastline of the US. Various type of clams are incorporated into the cuisine of New England. The soft-shelled clam is eaten either fried or steamed (and then called "steamers"). Many types of clams can be used for clam chowder, but the quahog, a hard shelled clam also known as a chowder clam, is often used because the long cooking time softens its tougher meat.

The Chesapeake Bay and Maryland region has generally been associated more with crabs, but in recent years the area has been trying to reduce its catch of blue crabs, as wild populations have been depleted. This has not, however, stemmed the demand: Maryland-style crabcakes are still a well known treat in crabhouses all over the bay, though the catch now comes from points farther south.[citation needed]

Scallop sandwich served in San Diego In the Southeast, and particularly the gulf states, shrimping is an important industry. Copious amounts of shrimp are harvested each year in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean to satisfy a national demand for shrimp. Locally, prawns and shrimp are often deep fried; in the Cajun and Creole kitchens of Louisiana, shrimp and prawns are a common addition to traditional recipes like jambalaya and certain stews. Crawfish[8] are a well known and much eaten delicacy here, often boiled in huge pots and heavily spiced.

In many major cities with active fishing ports, raw oyster bars are also a feature of shellfish consumption. When served freshly shucked (opened) and iced, one may find a liquid inside the shell, called the liquor. Some believe that oysters have the properties of an aphrodisiac.[citation needed]

Inter-tidal herbivorous shellfish such as mussels and clams can help people reach a healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats in their diets, instead of the current Western diets.[9] For this reason, the eating of shellfish is often encouraged by dietitians. Shellfish, however, are a rich source of the amino acid taurine.

Around the world[edit source]

Large shrimp or prawns for sale in Italy

A dish of cooked freshwater nerites from the Rajang River, Sarawak, Malaysia Shellfish is a common part of indigenous cuisines throughout the globe.

Some popular dishes using shellfish:

Ceviche Cioppino Callaloo Clam chowder Curanto Fruits de mer Paella Sashimi Shrimp cocktail Lobster bisque She-crab soup Sliced fish soup Sushi Shrimp Saganaki Religious dietary restrictions[edit source] Main article: Jewish dietary laws The Old Testament forbids the consumption of shellfish, particularly in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy.[10] Observant Jews therefore do not eat shellfish.

Allergy[edit source] While estimates vary from shellfish, approximately 1% of the population is estimated to suffer from seafood allergy, which is more common in teenage and adult life than very early childhood. An estimated 20% will grow out of their allergy with time.

Toxic content[edit source] Some shellfish, such as whelk, contain arsenic. A sample of whelk was found to have a total content of arsenic at 15.42 mg/kg of which 1% is inorganic arsenic.[11]

Nutritional values[edit source] Shellfish Protein(g) Fat(g) Sodium(mg)[citation needed] Oysters (raw) 10.8 1.3 5.0 Mussels (boiled) 16.7 2.7 360 Clams (canned) 16.0 0.6 1200 Shrimp (boiled) 23.8 2.4 3840 Prawns (boiled) 22.6 0.9 1590 Lobsters (boiled) 22.1 1.6 330 Crayfish (raw) 14.9 0.8 150 Crabs (boiled) 19.5 5.5 420 Cuttlefish (raw) 16.1 0.7 370 Octopus (raw) 17.9 1.3 120 Squid (raw) 15.4 1.7 110 See also[edit source] Seafood Seashell Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) Notes[edit source] Jump up ^ "Shellfish climbs up the popularity ladder; the category is gaining chefs' attention for one-of-a-kind signature menu items". HighBeam Research. Retrieved 2009-08-25. Jump up ^ Fabricant, Florence (1998). "Sea urchin makes waves, popularity increases on American menus". Nation's Restaurant News via BNET. Retrieved 2009-08-25. Jump up ^ "The sea urchin market in Japan". Marine Fisheries Review via BNET. 1989. Retrieved 2009-08-25. Jump up ^ "Manual on the Production and Use of Live Food for Aquaculture". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Retrieved 2009-08-25. Jump up ^ "Shellfish Alergies". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 2009-08-25. Jump up ^ Maryland Shellfish Harvesting Areas, Maryland Department of the Environment Jump up ^ Festing, Sally (1999). Fishermen: A Community living from the Sea (Revised ed.). Stamford: Shaun Tyas. p. 119. ISBN 978-1-900289-22-1. Jump up ^ "Crawfish Nutritional Facts" Valuepenguin.com Jump up ^ Robson, A. 2006. "Shellfish view of omega-3 and sustainable fisheries." Nature 444, 1002. Jump up ^ Leviticus 11:9-12 Jump up ^ "82/05 October 2005 Arsenic in fish and shellfish" (PDF). food.gov.uk. 2010-09-08. Retrieved 2013-04-06. References[edit source] Pawley, Andrew (2004) "Are crustaceans shellfish? A whiff of scandal in English lexicography" Australian Style, 12 (1): 1–3. External links[edit source] Wikibooks Cookbook has a recipe/module on Shellfish BC Shellfish Growers Association East Coast Shellfish Growers Association Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association Shellfish News Shellfish Gallery Shellfish Guide Freshwater and Marine Image Bank—Shellfish at the University of Washington Libraries, Digital Collection Nutrition Facts for Various Shellfish [hide] v t e Seafood Fish Anchovy Billfish Carp Catfish Cod Eel Flatfish Flounder Herring Mackerel Salmon Sardine Shark Sturgeon Swordfish Tilapia Trout Tuna Whitebait Bouillabaisse ingredients Shellfish Abalone Cockles Crab meat Crayfish Geoduck Krill Lobster Mussels Oysters Scallops Shrimp Sea urchins Crustaceans Molluscs Other seafood Edible seaweed Jellyfish Marine mammals Octopus Sea cucumber Squid Whale meat Sea vegetables Algae List of seafoods Category more... Processed seafood Caviar Dried fish Canned fish Cod liver oil Cured fish Fermented fish Fish fillet Fish head Fish oil Fish sauce Fish paste Fish steak Fish stock Lutefisk Salted fish Shark liver oil Shrimp paste Smoked fish Stockfish Surimi Roe Category more... Seafood dishes List of seafood dishes List of crab dishes List of fish dishes Bisque Chowder Fish and chips Fish pie Fish soup Fried fish Raw fish Seafood boil Shark fin soup Sushi Category more... Health hazards Ciguatera Fish diseases and parasites Mercury in fish Metagonimiasis Scombroid food poisoning Shellfish poisoning Advisory services Seafood mislabelling Sustainable seafood Sustainable seafood advisory lists and certification Animal welfare Declawing of crabs Eyestalk ablation Eating live seafood Live fish trade Pain in fish Pain in crustaceans Shark finning Related topics Fish preservation Fish processing Gathering seafood by hand History of seafood History of sushi List of seafood companies Raw bar Salmon cannery Seafood restaurant Umami [show] v t e Edible mollusks Authority control NDL: 00564475 Categories: SeafoodFish productsEdible shellfish Navigation menu Menchey 0 2 TalkSandboxPreferencesBetaWatchlistContributionsLog outArticleTalkReadEdit sourceView historyUnwatchSearch

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