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Clams - Cherrystone
Cherrystone Clam (mercenaria mercenaria) Alternate Names
Quahog, Common Hard-shell Clam
Cherrystone Clam Description
Cherrystone Clams are one of several varying sizes of Quahog Clam. The sizes of this clam are as follows: Littleneck Clam (1 1/2" - 2"), Cherrystone Clam (under 3"), Topnecks (3" - 4"), Chowder Clam (over 4"). The smaller the clam the more tender the meat.
Range & Habitat
Cherrystone Clams, and Quahogs in general, are an east coast clam found from Canada to Florida.
Typical Wholesale Products
Clams are sold live in the shell in 5 pound increments.
Availability
Fresh seafood availability chart: green areas show peak availability, light green show limited availability, gray indicates not available fresh. Fresh available all year long.
Cherrystone Clam Flavor Profile
Cherrystone Clams have tender meats with a mildly sweet flavor and briny accent.
Nutritional Information
based upon a 6 oz (171 grams) raw edible serving.
| * Calories/Calories from fat | 127 |
| * Protein grams | 21.8 |
| * Fat grams | 1.5 |
| * Saturated fat grams | .3 |
| * Sodium milligrams | 96 |
| * Cholesterol milligrams | 58 |
| * Omega-3 grams | .3 |
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