Yaozhu, commonly known as scallop, Yaozhu, Majiazhu, Yuyanzhu, honey diced, column and so on. In fact, it is the floorboard of many kinds of dried shellfish. Yaozhu is sweet and salty, and has the functions of nourishing yin, tonifying kidney, strengthening spleen and harmonizing middle energizer.

In ancient times, prying open a scallop the size of Jiang Yao's fingertip was a tribute to the royal family. Because of its delicious taste, it is listed as one of the "eight treasures in the sea" and is known as "the best seafood".

Nowadays, although it can be seen everywhere in supermarkets, scallops are still expensive, especially those with bulging bellies, light yellow color, dry and fragrant feel, fresh and delicious, and sweet taste.

Extended data:

Some people like to eat scallops, but they don't necessarily choose. Most of them are imported products. When purchasing, you should pay attention to:

1, the color is bright yellow, it can't turn black or white, and it has a strong flavor and frost;

2, the shape is as complete as possible, short cylindrical, solid and full, and the meat is dry and hard.

3, don't have incomplete cracks.

High quality and fresh, light yellow, the size of a child's finger. The smaller the particles, the darker the color, and the longer the storage time, the worse. Good dry quality, complete particles, uniform size, light yellow, slightly shiny.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Yaozhu