It’s commonly called the shrimp’s “vein,” but this term is actually misleading. It’s not a vein, but rather its digestive tract. Located along the back, it can contain remnants of what the shrimp has consumed in its environment, such as algae or tiny natural particles. Depending on its contents, this line can be more or less dark, ranging from light brown to black.
It’s most often when peeling a large shrimp that it becomes clearly visible, and the question arises: should it be removed or not?
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