The clam is a vernacular name for various sea bivalve molluscs, such as Ruditapes decussatus (common or European clam), Venerupis, and Ruditapes philippinarum3 (Manila clams, the most common in food). The clam is a bivalve mollusc that belongs to the Veneridae family and that particularly likes sandy bottoms where it buries itself deeply in order …
Oysters have a firm and crunchy flesh. Moroccan oysters benefit from waters rich in plankton, perfectly adapted to their breeding.Thanks to an exceptional heritage, these mollusks are rich in vitamins as well as several other nutrients.The oyster is a bivalve mollusc of the Ostreidae family and more widely of the Ostreidae super-family. Rich in vitamin B12, …
Very popular between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, with a unique cultivation and processing method and traditional harvesting methods which have earned them great success, Moroccan mussels are particularly rich in amino acids and iron.Mytilida, more commonly known as mussels, is an order of bivalve molluscs. The mussel has a black and smooth shell. Thanks …
Considered the most luxurious of all seafood, homarus is a highly valued dish by food enthusiasts who appreciate it for its fine meat and delicate taste. Homarus is a lobster-like crustacean living in the sea. It has a dark blue color and is characterized by its robust body. Homarus is 23-50 cm, long and can …
The term “crab” refers to the walking decapods, the crustaceans that are able to swim in water and walk on land. Crabs are characterised by a relatively small abdomen, tucked under a rigid and rounded carapace (shell), and five pairs of legs. The crab’s main pair of legs are equipped with strong claws that they …
The Norway lobster/langoustine possesses a tubular body, ranging from 10 to 24 cm, and a shell equipped with a well-developed rostrum. It lives in deep waters ranging between 20 and 800 m.The Norway lobster is an excellent source of proteins, and it also provides phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, trace elements, and several vitamins.Believed to be a …
The spiny lobster is a large crustacean that measures between 20 and 40cm. it is characterised by an elongated body, segmented with white spots on the body. It is found from Agadir to Cap Blanc.The spiny lobster contains a lot of protein and is low in calories. It has group B vitamins, mineral salts, and …
The deep-sea pink shrimp is the most famous type, it is a decapod crustacean that measures between 8 and 16 cm and lives between 20 and 700 meters deep.Rich in protein and low in fat, it is a source of vitamins, phosphorus, and iodine. It also contains Omega 3, which is essential for the human …
The cuttlefish is an extraordinary species, whether by its shape or its lifestyle. In fact, it is considered to be the most intelligent molluscs. The cuttlefish’s meat is famous for its distinctive taste and delicate aroma. It is also rich in nutrients. Measuring about 20 to 30 cm in length (with the tentacles included), It has …
Squid, also called calamari, is one of the most captured species in Morocco. It has a distinct head with a bilateral symmetry, a mantle, a perioral crown of muscular and protractile arms fitted with suction cups and/or hooks. Its tentacles are shorter than its long, tapered body. Squids have colonised all of the world’s oceans and …
