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🦐 Do You Really Need to Remove the Dark Line From Shrimp? Here’s Why It Matters

If you’ve ever prepared shrimp at home, you’ve probably noticed the dark line running along the back.

Some people remove it immediately. Others cook shrimp without giving it a second thought.

But what exactly is that dark line—and should you remove it?

🦐 What Is the “Vein”?

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Despite commonly being called a vein, the dark line along the back of a shrimp is&

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actually its digestive tract.

It can contain digested food as well as tiny amounts

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