2007-02-22 02:11:16 · 7 answers · asked by maimatt7 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The ones with open shells need to be thrown away, unless they close their shells when you touch them, then they are ok. After you cook them, their shells should open. If they do not, throw them away, they were dead before you cooked them.
2007-02-22 02:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Goodkat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, clams that are alive will open their shells. Knock on the shell. If it closes, it is still alive and can be eaten. You do need to throw out any clams that don't open AFTER they are cooked. Enjoy!
2007-02-22 10:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by 1teacher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any that have open shells prior to cooking are not good. Any that have closed shells after cooking are not good.
2007-02-22 10:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No...do not use them unless the close again upon touching. Also do not eat any that do not open upon cooking
2007-02-22 10:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by jay d r 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
throw out the ones that opened and cook the rest now
2007-02-22 10:14:20 · answer #5 · answered by cavebyrd 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've heard you're not supposed to. And I guess the reason would be because they're dead and collecting bacteria.
2007-02-22 10:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2007-02-22 10:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by Amy T. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋