Availability

Year-round. Channeled and Knobbed whelk make up the majority of whelk used for food in NY.
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taste/Texture

Chewy and meaty with a briny, sweet flavor. The meat of the two species is extremely similar. It is often compared to Abalone.
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source

U.S. wild-caught from Massachusetts to Florida. In NY, it is harvested from the Long Island Sound, Great South Bay, and Peconic Bay.
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Health Benefits

Whelk is a good low-fat source of protein, and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Nutrition Information