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Calamari
Calamari are soft-bodied cephalopod molluscs, the most common types in Australia are Southern calamari and Northern calamari. Calamari average 150g and 14cm long.

Note about amines: Fresh seafood has low amine levels, but when older than two days the amine content rises to moderate, and any fish that has been frozen has high levels.
Category: Seafood - Mollusc
In Season: all year
To Buy:
Sold fresh or frozen whole, in tubes or ring form. Fresh tubes or rings should be white and without any brown markings with a pleasant sea smell.
To Store:
Wrap in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Keeps up to 3 days in the refrigerator or you can freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips & Tricks:
Some cooks recommend marinating briefly in kiwi fruit to tenderise the calamari - acidic marinades with lemon or vinegar cook it and make it tough. When dining on calamari enjoy it free of batter and not deep-fried as this takes away from most of it's health benefits!
Cooking Tips:
Cook very quicky over a high heat or slowly in a casserole. Cut into flat pieces and score on the inside, coat in sea salt and cracked black pepper. Sear very quickly over high heat on a barbecue or chargrill.

Nutrition per Per serve:

Weight (grams):
160
Carbohydrates, g:
0.0
Fat (g):
1.9
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.2
Niacin (B3):
Folic Acid:
Potassium:
Phosphorus:
Amines:
Low
Glutamates:
n/a
Energy (kJ):
525
Protein (g):
26.7
Saturated Fat, g :
0.6
Vitamin B1:
Iron, mg:
Zinc:
Magnesium:
Sodium:
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Anaemia

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.





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