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Is the black line in prawns poo?

Asked: Nathalie Porchet, Last Updated:

Once the shell is off, check to see if there is a black line running down the back of the prawn. This is the intestinal tract – if it's black, it's full. It's not harmful to eat, but the prawn looks better without it, and it can be a bit gritty. Removing it is called 'deveining'.

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