Octopus celebration! by Kalliope01-06-2009 | 10:01:04 |

Kalliope - Octopus under sea coloring box

Kalliope - under sea coloring box

Many species of are eaten as food by human cultures around the world. The arms and sometimes other parts of the body are prepared in various ways, often depending on the species being eaten.

Care must be taken to boil the properly, to rid it of slime and the smell, as well as any residual ink.

is a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine, including sushi, takoyaki, and Akashiyaki. Some small species are sometimes eaten alive as a novelty and health food (mostly in South Korea). Similarly, a live may be sliced up and the legs eaten while still squirming, which they continue to do for some minutes.

Cooked contains approximately 139 calories per three ounce portion, and is a source of vitamin B3, B12, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium.

Source: Wikipedia - Octopus Made for: Kalliope Audiobooks

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