Calamari
Calamari
Calamari (pronunciation: /kæləˈmɑːri/; etymology: Italian, 'calamari' derived from Latin 'calamarium' meaning "ink pot", from 'calamus' meaning "pen") is a culinary term in various languages that is used to refer to squid, especially when it is used as seafood.
Description
Calamari is a popular food in many parts of the world. Squid can be prepared in numerous ways, but it is often served fried, which is known as calamari. The body can be stuffed whole, cut into flat pieces, or sliced into rings. The arms, tentacles, and ink are also edible; in fact, the ink is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.
Nutritional Value
Calamari is low in fat and high in protein. It is a good source of vitamin B12 and minerals such as zinc, copper, and selenium.
Related Terms
- Squid: A cephalopod mollusk with eight arms and two long tentacles, typically able to change color.
- Seafood: Shellfish and sea fish, served as food.
- Cephalopod: A member of the molluscan class Cephalopoda such as a squid or octopus.
- Mollusk: An invertebrate of a large phylum which includes snails, slugs, mussels, and octopuses. They have a soft, unsegmented body and live in aquatic or damp habitats.
- Mediterranean cuisine: The foods and methods of preparation by people of the Mediterranean Basin region.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calamari
- Wikipedia's article - Calamari
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