Quahog
Mercenaria mercenaria
AKA: Hard clam, Quahog, Round clam, Chowder clam
SEASONALITY: Year-round
TASTE: Flavorful, salty
COLOR: Pinkish
TEXTURE: Firm
NUTRITION: Low fat, selenium, zinc, iron, magnesium, B vitamins
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AKA: Hard clam, Quahog, Round clam, Chowder clam
SEASONALITY: Year-round
TASTE: Flavorful, salty
COLOR: Pinkish
TEXTURE: Firm
NUTRITION: Low fat, selenium, zinc, iron, magnesium, B vitamins
Learn more