2006-10-09 02:44:39 · 21 answers · asked by HEV 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
we all like to believe they are eggs but i think we all know they are pooh bags
2006-10-09 03:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by karen a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes & no....
the 'vein' is actually the prawn's digestive tract.
The contents is actually a very fine sand (why it has a slightly gritty texture) and partially digested algae & plant matter (shrimp food). Totally harmless, but not nice to get a 'gritty' prawn, languistine or shrimp.
Split (butterfly) with a knife before cooking & rinse under running water.
2006-10-09 10:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a black line that goes from the head to the tail, yes it is poo. Just run a knife down it and rinse it out, won't hurt ya' if you accidentally eat it...
2006-10-09 09:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its part digested food, the black line you see is the prawns digestion track Take it out.
2006-10-09 09:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by Nippo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is edible although it makes the prawns bitter
2006-10-09 09:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by cgroenewald_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure tastes like poo!
2006-10-09 09:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, that's the eggs - prawn caviar!
2006-10-09 09:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by kittycymraeg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its the intestine with the poo but it doesn't hurt you.
2006-10-09 09:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by London Girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course it's poo, it's not a vein like some say.
they are trying to fool you, I guess they are probably fishermen.
2006-10-09 10:23:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes and if you are cooking you need to remove it before cooking. if you find it at a dinner house, insist that they clean shrimp prior to cooking. if they refuse then i would leave and eat somewhere else.
2006-10-09 15:11:17 · answer #10 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, its all their intestines etc containing their poo.
2006-10-09 09:46:15 · answer #11 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋