Why are abalone always described using the number of heads
Abalone is a precious seafood, known as the "noble delicacy of the ocean," "tabletop gold, the crown of seafood treasures," and is a highly popular aquatic seafood. When buying abalone, we are often asked how many "heads" of abalone we want. So, what does "how many heads of abalone" mean?
What does "how many heads of abalone" mean?
The so-called "X-head abalone" refers not to how many you want to buy, nor to how many heads the abalone itself has, but rather a measure of abalone size, indicating how many pieces of abalone make up one catty (approximately 500 grams). Generally, the larger the abalone, the fewer pieces you get per catty. Such abalone are the most nutritious and delicious, and therefore relatively more expensive.
Taking dried abalone as an example, generally speaking, abalone grades are categorized into premium dried abalone (2-4 heads), special grade dried abalone (6-9 heads), first grade dried abalone (10-16 heads), second grade dried abalone (17-40 heads), and third grade dried abalone (>40 heads). The smaller the number of heads, the rarer the abalone, especially "two-head abalone," which is incredibly difficult to acquire. Common high-grade abalone is typically 3-head abalone, which is a moderate size and has excellent flavor.
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For dried abalone photos, it's best to include the number of heads, color, and whether there are signs of white frost or dampness, to facilitate an initial valuation.
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