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Best Brazilian Shellfish Types
THIS SPECIES IS AT RISK OF EXTINCTION. In the mangrove-lined salt waters in the Brazilian region of Sergipe resides a small crab with flavorful, delicate flesh. It is known as aratù, a crustacean belonging to the Grapsidae family, living either in holes in the sand or inside branches of the dense vegetation.
Traditionally, fishing for aratù is a women’s activity: they would draw the crabs into specially-designed wooden traps, then return to the village in the evening to share the catch with their families. However, these days, with the arrival of electricity, the situation has changed.
Camarão da Costa Negra (Black Coast shrimp) is a shrimp cultivated in captivity. It is produced in the municipalities of Itarema, Acaraú, Cruz, and Jijoca de Jericoacoara. Camarão da Costa Negra is high in protein content and has a sweet flavor due to the geographical environment of the region and human factors involved in the cultivation.
The water used in the tanks comes from the River Acarau, which is rich in nutrients and, therefore, these shrimps have a similar flavor to that of crustaceans living in the sea. It is an all-natural product, free of antibiotics or any other chemicals.
Charru mussel (lat. Mytella charruana) is a species of mussel native to the Atlantic coast of Central and South America. It is primarily found in brackish and freshwater environments such as estuaries, lagoons, and rivers. The charru mussel is characterized by its elongated shell, which can vary in color but is usually dark brown or black.
They are generally not harvested or consumed on a large scale. However, in certain regions where they are found, they may be collected for personal or local consumption. They can be steamed, boiled, grilled, or incorporated into various seafood dishes and recipes.
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