Mussels that do not open during cooking or that have chips or cracks on the shell may be dead. The meat of dead mussels deteriorates, increasing your risk of microorganism contamination, food poisoning, infectious disease and other health problems. Earing dead mussels can be dangerous to your health.
When cooking Mussels , there are often a few stubborn shells that don't open regardless of how long they're cooked. Traditional wisdom was to discarded these as they may have already been dead prior to cooking , you can, however, pry them open away from the plate of food, and if they smell good , they're good to eat.
Neurotoxic shellfish poisoning: The symptoms are very similar to those of ciguatera poisoning. After eating contaminated clams or mussels , you will most likely experience nausea, vomiting , and diarrhea. These symptoms are followed by short-term memory loss, and other less common nervous system symptoms. Shellfish Poisoning Symptoms Symptoms of shellfish poisoning begin hours after eating and include: Nausea.
Eating Mussels Can Cause Sickness The Pseudo-nitzschia plankton that the mussels dine on cause this poisoning, which can cause brain damage. Like paralytic shellfish poisoning, cooking doesn't prevent amnesic shellfish poisoning.
Boiling, however, greatly lowers your risk. What is that black stuff? It is the plankton and other microscopic creatures eaten by the muscle that are still in its digestive tract when caught and cooked — ie. Avoid mussels that smell bad or release foul odors.
Mussels should smell like the sea. If it does not close on its on after being 'ruffled' then that mussel is dead and you should not purchase it or attempt to cook it. Mussels will open up to 'air out', but only live mussels will close when disturbed. How to tell if cooked mussels are bad? The best way is to smell and look at the mussels : signs of bad mussels are a sour smell and a slimy texture; discard any mussels with an off smell or appearance, do not taste first.
Unopened mussels were dead from the start, and are unsafe to eat. All mussels need to be gently pried open to eat , but if the shell is so tightly closed you need a crowbar, it means that one is no good. Chefs and seafood experts agree that you should not freeze live mussels.
When you purchase mussels for cooking, they should be alive and tightly closed. If a mussel shell is slightly open, you can cool it on ice or lightly tap it. However, for severe cases, one might need to be admitted to the hospital for intravenous rehydration for one or two days.
His advice? If you are older or have a poorer immunity, eat less shellfish. Dr Leong, the GP, said most of the patients he sees for shellfish food poisoning are people who have just come back from overseas trips. Some of them even have fever and blood in their stools. He advised those who suspect they have shellfish toxin poisoning not to self-medicate, but to see their nearest GP. But make sure to inform your doctor of any travel history.
This story was originally published in The New Paper. For more stories like this, head to www. What women's health experts want you to know about preventive hea Feel like your vagina is "loose"? These symptoms will be followed soon after by strange sensations that may include numbness or tingling in your mouth, headache, dizziness, and hot and cold temperature reversal. Properly stored, cooked mussels will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
To further extend the shelf life of cooked mussels, freeze them; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap. They contain high levels of highly desirable long chain fatty acids EPA eicosapentaenoic acid and DHA docosahexaenoic acid.
These fats have many beneficial effects, including improving brain function and reducing inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis. Mussels are also a brilliant source of vitamins. State or local health authorities often issue warnings and closures to advise recreational harvesters.
Raw or partially cooked mussels create an increased risk of illness to individuals with certain pre-existing or underlying medical conditions, including: Liver disease. They keep your heartbeat regular, lower blood pressure, and help blood vessels work as they should. If you are trying to lose weight, mussels give you a lot of nutrition without a lot of calories.
Prepare the mussels in a way that does not add calories. The short answer to this question is that yes, it is cruel to cook shellfish and crustaceans alive, because although they have less extensive nervous systems than humans do, they still feel pain. To store shellfish safely, use a slotted drainage container over a tray to catch the water, and rinse them occasionally.
Mussels are a clean and nutritious source of protein, as well as being a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, zinc and folate, and they exceed the recommended daily intake of selenium, iodine and iron.
Mussels are sustainably farmed with no negative impact to the environment. Myth: Mussels have gone bad if they are open before cooking. Fact: Mussels that are open before cooking are most likely still alive. Give them a tap either with your finger or on the side of a bowl and wait for the shell to close up. If the shell does not close after tapping, then discard. Mussels should smell like the ocean and sea air: briny and fresh. They should not smell overly fishy.
The shells should be closed tightly. If you find any mussels in your bag with open shells, gently tap them on the counter, wait a minute, and see if they close. Peak season for fresh mussels is October to March.
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