The “vein” of the shrimp: the culinary detail that few know and many discuss

The dark line running along a shrimp’s back isn’t a vein but its digestive tract, which may contain waste or sand. Eating it is generally safe when shrimp are handled properly and cooked thoroughly, but removing it can improve the taste and texture by preventing a gritty or slightly bitter bite. Deveining is especially common with larger shrimp, while the tiny line in smaller shrimp is often left intact…

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