Author Question: Which of the following statements about shrimp is false? a. Glass-like beads called struvite ... (Read 29 times)

jrubin · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

Which of the following statements about shrimp is false?
a. Glass-like beads called struvite crystals are sometimes found in canned shrimp; however, they are completely harmless.
b. Intestines, called sand veins, are removed from large shrimp because they contribute a gritty, muddy taste.
c. Scampi is a crustacean found in Italy and not generally available in North America. The term is often used incorrectly to describe a popular shrimp dish.
d. Culls are the least expensive shrimp and are attractive to the buyer interested in using them in salad mixtures or chopped up with other ingredients.

Question 2

When purchasing, cooking, and serving lobsters it is important to know that
a. many gourmet cooks prefer the female because of its finer flavor.
b. the pale green liver, known as tomalley, is found in both male and female lobsters.
c. even though the larger claw has more meat, the meat from the smaller claw is both sweeter and more tender.
d. unless canned or frozen, lobsters must remain alive until cooked.
e. all of the above answers are correct