Title: [Revealed] Bad shrimp, don't buy it!
Text: Shrimp, the best in seafood, steamed and spicy stir-fry are delicious. However, the low-quality shrimp in the market are unappetizing and a waste of time and money. So, how do you judge the quality of shrimp?
First, check the integrity of the shrimp. See if the shrimp heads, whiskers, and legs are falling off or on the verge of falling off. This usually means that there is a problem with the storage or transportation process. Even shrimp that are still alive should be avoided if this happens. It is likely that the shrimp had already died once and then "resurrected" by chemical agents. Not only is the taste worrisome, but harmful residues can also be harmful to health.
Second, keep an eye out for ice coats. In cold weather, many shrimp are covered with thick ice coats**. Not only does this increase the weighing, but it can also mask quality issues. Some unscrupulous traders will take the opportunity to add alkali or other chemicals to it. This destroys the protein, and the shrimp loses its umami, even though the texture may still be bouncy. In any case, the quality is difficult to guarantee, so it is recommended to avoid it.
Again, inspect the frozen shrimp. Shrimp with a thick crust of ice on the surface will be found to be mostly water when the ice melts. Well, you're actually buying ice. The quality of this shrimp is questionable from the start, and cryopreservation will only make it worse. Compared with fresh shrimp, the taste and freshness of frozen shrimp are only a lot worse.