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Conch

Product description

Conchus belongs to the class of mollusk stomatopods, the family of molluscs. There are five main types of shellfish, there are more than 70,000 kinds in the world, and the types of marine life can be called conch. The outline of the edge of the snail shell is slightly square, large and thick, the shell is as high as about 10 cm, the snail layer is level 6, and the shell mouth is apricot red with pearl luster. It can reach a maximum of 18 cm and an average size of 7 to 10 cm. Due to differences in species, conch meat can range from white to yellow. The conch shell is large and thick, gray-yellow or brown in color, with a rough shell surface, neatly arranged and flat spiral ribs and fine grooves, a wide shell mouth, and a smooth red or gray-yellow inner surface. It is mainly used for aquatic fishing and can also be used as handicrafts.

Nutritional value

Conch is a common seafood. The meat of conch is plump, delicate, delicious, and extremely nutritious. It is rich in protein, vitamins, and essential amino acids and trace elements. It is a typical high-protein, low-fat, and high-calcium food.

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