Manila Clams

Found in the Pacific North West, as well as in South-East Asia, these clams have long, flat shells. They don't bury themselves very deeply in the sand.

They are mostly farmed these days owing to the demand for them, which started in the 1970s in North America and has increased since. Needs cooking.Small: 1.25" (3.2 cm)

25-34 clams per pound or 57-66 per kg

Medium: 1.5" to 1.75" (3.8 to 4.5 cm)
18-24 clams per pound or 39-48 per kg

Large: 1.75" to 2.25" (4.5 to 5.7 cm)
10-14 clams per pound or 22-30 per kg

Native to South-East Asia. Brought to North America sometime around the late 1940s by mistake; was in with other clams being imported for seeding.

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