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Unleashtheducks t1_j9ghzcd wrote

Reply to comment by testhec10ck in TIL with Scallops, only the abductor muscle is eaten by humans. The rest of the meat, which is edible, may contain a buildup of toxins, and is discarded at sea. by testhec10ck

Miriam-Webster definition of

Edibile: 1. something that is suitable or safe to eat : something edible

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testhec10ck OP t1_j9givct wrote

Yes, let’s assume 98% are edible (no toxins). For about 2%, there may be a build up of toxins. But since there’s no cost effective way to track or trace, so we toss everything, including the edible ones.

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