Healthy Food Database
The octopus has eight tentacles and no internal backbone. It's an outstanding source of B12, a nutrient important for a number of reasons including energy production and healthy regulation of the nervous system: Simply put, that means B12 helps protect against fatigue and depression. Octopus is also a good source of protein and it's relatively inexpensive.
Buy small octopus and ask if it's already been tenderised. Look for firm, resilient flesh with a pleasant sea smell. They are tougher than squid.
Freezing octopus will help to tenderise it
Category: Seafood - Mollusc
In Season: Autumn
To Buy:
To Store:
Clean and gut before storing. Wrap in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Keep 2 days in the refrigerator or you can freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips & Tricks:
For larger octopus they can be tenderised by banging the flesh with a mallet.
Cooking Tips:
Marinate octopus for quick cooking over a high heat. Alternatively you can cook it very slowly over a low heat. Chargrilled baby octopus is nice in salad with a chilli sauce.
Nutrition per 100 Grams:
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.3
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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