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No they are not high in calcium. Shrimp shells are made of chitin, the same material insects exoskeletons, crab & lobster shells, and spider-webs are made of.
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Do shrimp bite?
No, shrimp do not sting. Look at their tails; they are fins, not stingers.
What can cause the tails to remain black on cooked white vannamei shrimp?
Shrimp Melanosis
How do you make your turtles shell harder?
You can feed it food that is high in calcium such as dried krill and shrimp. These sell at pet stores. Calcium is very good for turtles and also hardens their shells.
Is chitin necessary to digest shrimp tails?
Chitin is the hard substances that forms the outside of shrimp (and shrimp tails). So, you would have to digest that in order to digest the shrimp tail, because that's what it's made of. However, it's not the enzyme or other substance needed to digest the chitin.
does shrimp have high cholesterol?
ok, well shrimp dont technically contains cholesterol.
Why do chefs leave the tails on shrimp in dishes?
for handles and presentation it makes it easier to grab
6 Which appendages does the shrimp use for swimming?
If im not mistaking, Shrimp use their antennas and claws to feed.
What are some physical features of brine shrimp?
um heads tails legs and well......butts
What is a shrimp's defence mechanism?
Shrimp have pincers to fight off predators. They also can flip their tails and swim away really fast to escape. Most shrimp also have protective coloration to help them blend in with the background.
Can chickens eat prawn heads?
Yes. An excellent source of protein and calcium. A wonderful treat for the birds. Crustaceans of any kind are valuable for the calcium content. Prawn and shrimp are the ultimate in recyclable food. Cleaned to supply a recipe, the shells and heads can then be boiled and a fish stock made, then the cooled shells,heads and tails can be fed to the hens who will leave no trace of scrap.
Almond Fried Shrimp?
Ingredients1 c All purpose flour1 pn Salt2 c Milk4 ea Eggs12 ea Uncooked jumbo shrimp1 1/2 c Sliced almonds (5 oz)6 c Vegetable oilPeel, devein and butterfly shrimp, leaving tails intact. Line large baking sheet with waxed paper. Place flour in medium bowl; add salt. Whisk milk and eggs in large bowl. Dredge shrimp (not tails) in seasoned flour; shake off excess. Dip shrimp (not tails) in milk mixture. Press almonds over shrimp, coating all but tails. Place shrimp on prepared sheet. Curl tails up over shrimp. Freeze until firm, about 1 1/2 hours. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover with foil.) Heat oil in heavy large saucepan to 350~. Loosen shrimp from paper. Add frozen shrimp to oil in batches and cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon. Let drain. Divide shrimp among plates. Serve with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
What are some foods high in calcium to feed chickens?
Ground oyster shells available from feed stores is usually the optimum. Shrimp shells when available from the kitchen. Soybean, spinach and nuts of any kind are also high in calcium. It is often best to just supply a general layer complete feed which will have the optimum nutritional content.
