The Mystery of Lobster’s Green Goodies

a soft, creamy texture and a distinctive green color that can vary depending on the lobster’s diet and environment.

Why Is It Green?
The color comes from pigments found in the lobster’s food, which includes algae, seaweed, small fish, mollusks, and other marine organisms.

Depending on what the lobster has been eating, the tomalley may appear:

Bright green
Olive green
Yellow-green
Brownish green
These color variations are completely normal and don’t necessarily indicate freshness or quality.

Is Tomalley Safe to Eat?
Many people enjoy eating tomalley and describe its flavor

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