Clams

Clams

　　Clams are a specialty of Dalian, also known as clams, and are a type of mollusk. Their shells are heart-shaped with concentric rings and they live in freshwater mud. The meat is edible and the shells can be used medicinally. In the Dalian area, there are dozens of common varieties such as flower clams, sand clams, venus clams, cockles, and green clams. Clam meat is rich in protein, various vitamins, and essential nutrients for the human body such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron, as well as selenium. It particularly contains trace amounts of cobalt, which has beneficial effects on maintaining hematopoietic function and restoring liver health.