The Mystery of Lobster’s Green Goodies: What That Green Stuff Really Is

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Roe refers to eggs. In a female lobster, eggs can appear as small orange, red, or darker-colored clusters depending on their stage of development.

So if you see something orange or red rather than green, you’re looking at something different.

The lobster can contain several distinct internal tissues, and not everything you see inside the shell is lobster meat.

Why Did People Traditionally Eat Lobster Tomalley?
Here’s where things get interesting.

For generations, some people have considered tomalley a delicacy.

Its soft, rich texture and concentrated seafood flavor have

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