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Is squid and calamari the same thing?

Asked: Andrew Mosher, Last Updated:

Squid and calamari are two different beasts. Squid is cheaper and tougher; calamari is more tender and expensive. Squid is generally Nototodarus gouldi, also known as Gould's squid, but a species named Teuthoidea is also targeted. Calamari come from the genus Sepioteuthis.

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    Refrigerator 4ºC (40ºF)Freezer -18ºC (0ºF)
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