Body

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Body

Lobster body meat is the flesh from the carapace cavity—smaller yield than tail or claw, often used in soups, stuffings, and mixed lobster salads. It is sweet but shredded rather than steak-like. Pick carefully after steaming; use promptly in bisque, rolls, or ravioli fillings. Do not overcook when reheating mixed meat.

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BodyCulinary PartDelicateVersatile

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Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 129

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.74 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.01 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.94 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.02 g
  • Cholesterol 56.1 mg
  • Sodium 77.3 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19.5 g
  • Water 70 g
Detailed nutrients

Body of Lobster: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

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United States

Maine Lobster

History

Body meat was picked after claws and tails were taken in traditional lobster cookery.

US

Canneries used body meat extensively when whole lobsters were processed.

Chefs valued body meat for stuffings and luxury mixed lobster dishes.

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