A cockle is a small, edible, saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc. Although many small edible bivalves are loosely called cockles, true cockles are species in the family Cardiidae. True cockles live in sandy, sheltered beaches throughout the world. The distinctive rounded shells are bilaterally symmetrical, and are heart-shaped when viewed from the end. Numerous radial evenly-spaced ribs are a feature of the shell in most but not all genera (for an exception, see the genus Laevicardium, the egg cockles, which have very smooth shells).
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Salty | Cockle water has a salty flavor due to the presence of naturally occurring salts in the water. |
Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Cockle water may contain various macronutrients, such as minerals and electrolytes, that are beneficial for overall health. |
Chemical Composition | Acidity/Alkalinity (pH) | Cockle water may have a specific pH level that can affect its taste and compatibility with certain foods or beverages. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Cockle water may contain volatile compounds that contribute to its overall aroma and taste. |
Cooking Behavior | Water Retention | Cockle water may affect the water retention properties of certain food ingredients when used in cooking or food preparation. |
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