Lobster, an expensive type of seafood, is a sea creature that looks similar to a crab, but has a long body, muscular tail and five pairs of legs, three of which have claws.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Lobster meat has a natural sweetness to it. |
Umami | Lobster has a rich and savory taste due to its high content of natural umami compounds. | |
Texture | Firmness | Lobster meat is firm and slightly chewy. |
Tenderness | Despite its firmness, lobster meat is also tender and juicy. | |
Moisture | Lobster meat is juicy and succulent. | |
Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Lobster is high in protein and low in fats and carbohydrates. |
Micronutrients | Lobster is a good source of various vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium. | |
Fiber | Lobster is low in fiber. | |
Color | Natural Pigments | Lobster meat has a pinkish-orange color due to the presence of carotenoid pigments. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Lobster has a unique aroma that is created by various volatile compounds present in its meat. |
Chemical Composition | Acidity/Alkalinity (pH) | Lobster meat has a neutral pH. |
Cooking Behavior | Heat Conductivity | Lobster cooks quickly due to its high heat conductivity. |
Water Retention | Lobster meat retains moisture well during cooking. | |
Oil Absorption | Lobster meat does not absorb much oil during cooking. |
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