BROWN VENUS CLAMS WHOLE FRESH

Callista chione has a large, oval, smooth, reddish-brown shell with prominent umbones, found in sand offshore to at least 100m. The outer surface of the shell is a light reddish-brown to chestnut colour, often with darker streaks radiating from the umbones. The inner surface is of the shell is dull-white. It has a delicate, sweet, and slightly salty taste with a characteristic marine flavor. Its flesh is often described as sweet and crunchy, with a gentle aroma.