Geoduck

Panopea generosa

Also Known As

King Clam, Elephant Clam, Gweduck, Goeduck, Goiduck

U.S. farmed geoducks are a smart seafood choice because they are sustainably grown and harvested under U.S. state and federal regulations.
Geoducks really do “dig deep!” Burrowing up to three feet down, they make for a unique and challenging harvest. Photo credit: Nanette Stark, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
One of the largest clams in the world, geoducks are native to the west coast of North America and are a high-value delicacy in Asian cuisine.
These baby geoducks, known as ‘seed’, will be planted on an intertidal beach in PVC pipes for protection. Geoducks (and all filter-feeders) remove plankton and organic matter from the water column and have an overall restorative effect on water quality. P
Young geoducks are vulnerable to predators. These pipes protect them until they can burrow deep enough to evade predators on their own.

Facts

Availability

Available year-round.

Source

Washington State and Alaska.

Taste

The neck is tough and crunchy while the belly meat is tender and sweet.

Texture

Color

Health Benefits

Geoducks are excellent sources of protein and iron.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts
Serving weight 100 g
Amount per serving
Calories 74
Protein 12.77 g
Fat, total 1 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0.1 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 34 mg
Cholesterol
Selenium
Sodium 56 mg

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