Why do we de-vein shrimp?!
Why do we de-vein shrimp?
Answers:
The 'vein' is not really a vein like in the human body. It's actually a 'line' of feces.
because the vein is the poo. many people find the black vein of poo that runs up the back of shrimp unappetizing.
Interesting question.
I do that too I confess.
the vein is the digestive tract of the shrimp and shrimp are bottom feeders, so lots of yucky stuff is in that vein. It's always best to remove the vein, because 1) you do not want to get sick, 2) vein tastes terrible and 3) noone likes to eat waste.
It's not a vein it's what's the word waste disposal equipment that's why ,so don't forget.
That's not actually a vein, it's the shrimp's intestine. So that dark stuff that you see isn't dried blood, it's shrimp poop. Now, the shrimp feces aren't going to harm you at all, but they are somewhat unappetizing, as I'm sure you can imagine. That's why most people "de-vein" shrimp, even though it is sort of a pain.
Because it's shrimp intestine and full of waste (yuk). You can usually buy raw and cooked shrimp that's already de-veined.
oh well since its a vein... shouldnt it have blood. and i dont think ud want to drink blood. =]
it is called de-vaining but IT IS NOT a vein.
it is the shrimps poo.
We devein shrimp because the vein contains the shrimp's waste products, but go ahead and don't devein them. I'm sure it will be delicious.
(I was being sarcastic. I don't really recommend that.)
B ecause the 'vein' is the shrimps gut, or if you want it poshed up, the digestive tract.