General information
Lobster is a marine inhabitant with rather strange habits that do not prevent everyone from enjoying its delicious and very tender meat. It is caught on an industrial scale.

This crustacean belongs to the Carapace family. It is very similar to a lobster, but with a slight difference – the absence of claws. In nature, there are about 100 species of spiny lobsters. Their habitat is the Pacific Ocean, the coasts of Japan, the waters of the Mediterranean, the coasts of South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, as well as Europe and America. It should be noted that sometimes spiny lobsters can exceed lobsters in size. Some of these crustaceans can weigh up to three kilograms, and the length reaches half a meter. Despite such a variety of species, only a few of them are distinguished, namely: Green lobster, Florida, Red Breton, Brown and Atlantic pink.

In addition to the green shell, the green lobster has twelve legs and longer antennae.

The most formidable spiny lobster is considered to be a rather bright reddish-brown spiny lobster. However, he is scary only in appearance, but in fact he is very timid and defenseless. It is also known as the “needle lobster”. It should be noted that the meat of this crustacean is the most refined and refined.

The Atlantic pink lobster has the most delicate and light taste.

On the shelves of shops, brown lobsters are most often found. They are sold frozen.
A distinctive feature of spiny lobsters is: the absence of claws, long whiskers and a body covered with outgrowths-thorns. These creatures should hide between corals, underwater vegetation, or in rocky crevices.

How to choose
For cooking, only the tail part, which is located under the armor rings, is used. It arrives on the shelves of stores in the form of ice cream, fresh or boiled. During transportation, lobsters are placed in wet wood shavings, and until they are sold, they are placed in an aquarium. It should be noted that the longer these crustaceans are there, the worse their quality. When buying, pay attention to the tail, it should be twisted inward. This is the very first and most important sign of freshness, but there are others. For example, the brightness of the shell is also a sign of freshness. The eyes of the spiny lobster should be black and shiny, and a salty-bitter smell should come from it. When fresh lobster lifted, then he strongly strikes with his tail. There is no final decision as to who is tastier males or females yet. Recognizing the female is very easy, because they have large flat legs on the abdomen and it is with them that they bear their eggs.

How to store
The ideal temperature for storing lobsters is -18 degrees and no more. The maximum shelf life of crustaceans is 4 months.

Reflection in culture
For catching lobsters, special basket traps are used. To do this, they put bait in them, and then lower them to the seabed for the whole night. At night, sea crayfish come out in search of food and fall into a set trap. The whole trick is that the lobster can easily crawl into it, but cannot get out.

Useful properties of spiny lobster

Composition and presence of nutrients
In addition to proteins, fats and water, lobster contains ash. The meat contains vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, retinol, thiamine, pyridoxine, ascorbic acid, pantothenic acid, folic acid and cyanocobalamin. It also contains calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, manganese, copper, sodium and iron.

Useful and medicinal properties
First of all, it should be emphasized that the spiny lobster is a low-calorie product in which there are no carbohydrates, but there are proteins that make up the bulk. This is very important for those who follow their figure, because it means that you can eat lobster every day without fear and not gain weight.

The meat of this crustacean is a natural source of protein and a huge amount of amino acids that are indispensable for the structure of human tissues.

Lobster is very rich in calcium and phosphorus, which is necessary for joints, bones and teeth. If these trace elements enter the body at the same time, they are more fully absorbed. Calcium is involved in the process of blood clotting, muscle contraction, and is also part of enzymes. Phosphorus is very important for the body, as it normalizes the functioning of the nervous system and takes part in the metabolism of energy and carbohydrates. With its help, acid-base balance is maintained. If there is a lack of phosphorus in the body, it will greatly complicate the absorption of B vitamins. A deficiency of calcium and phosphorus leads to the fact that a person develops bone deformities due to softening of the bones or rickets.

AT Lobster also contains potassium, which is very important for the functioning of the heart muscle.

AT кулинарии
ATсем известно, что лангуст является деликатесом. It is these dishes that occupy leading positions in the menu of all the leading restaurants in the world. Cooks use only the abdomen and tail of this crustacean and they call it “neck”. Many are surprised because they represent only a few grams, although in fact there is about a kilogram of tender meat of the highest class.

Lobsters can be baked, fried, stewed, boiled, added to soups, salads or other complex dishes. Cooking recipes are the same as for lobsters, however, lobster meat has a more delicate taste. Most likely, that is why they are most often used for spicy dishes.

Dangerous properties of lobster

AT некоторых случаях мясо лангуста может вызвать аллергическую реакцию, которая может проявляться в виде отеков, сыпи, крапивницы или кожного зуда.

It is not recommended to eat these crustaceans for people with intolerance to seafood.