perfectly natural part of the animal. They have an important biological function and even have a name: tomalley.
But there’s an important twist to this story.
Although tomalley is a normal lobster organ, health authorities advise consumers not to eat it, because this tissue can accumulate contaminants and, under certain conditions, marine toxins. The lobster meat itself is a different story.
So let’s crack this mystery wide open!
What Is the Green Stuff Inside a Lobster?
That green substance is called tomalley.
Biologically, it is the lobster’s hepatopancreas, an organ
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