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Is the white thread pulled from the shrimp head a parasite?

Female  28 years old 2018-06-26
Shrimp eats more in the summer. It is said that the white thread pulled from the shrimp head is a parasite. Is this true?

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  • BY Mamie Doris 2018-06-26
    The white thread pulled from the head of the shrimp is not a parasite, but the testis of the male shrimp. Usually, the immature testis is colorless and transparent, and it is milky white after maturity. It can be said to be equivalent to crab paste, which is rich in cholesterol and protein. This white thread is not only found in shrimps, but also in Pipi shrimps and lobsters. It is also thicker and cannot be a parasite at all.
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