Red Sand Clams

Red Sand Clams

　　Red Sand Clams

　　These are a type of shellfish, scientifically known as Tegillarca granosa, belonging to the bivalve family Arcidae. Both shells are equally sized, hard and thick, oval in shape, with wavy radiating ribs on the surface covered by a thin brown skin, and white on the inside. The clam meat is rich in protein and vitamin B12, with bright red blood. A golden thread-like line runs along the edge of the meat.

　　They are named after the Red Sand Flat (Chisha Pu) in Gangbei Village, Hesha. The Red Sand Flat is located in the middle reaches of the Hao River, with a surface layer of reddish fine sand. Beneath the tidal flat lies a layer of white sand, and below that, sweet spring water seeps upward. With both brackish and freshwater influences, the clams produced here have tender, sweet, and crisp flesh without any briny taste, making them a premium variety among Chaoshan clams. They are cultivated in both Gecun and Gezhu Villages in our district and are popular in nearby provinces, cities, as well as Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia.