Clams - Cherrystone

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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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Additional Resources:

	Seafood Watch