Periwinkle - With Shell (Derica Cup)

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Periwinkle - With Shell (Derica Cup) are a species of small edible whelk or sea snail that has gills and an operculum. Periwinkles are found in many parts of the world. However, they are considered a delicacy in most African and Asian cuisines. In Nigeria, it is known as Nigerian periwinkle. It is used in several delicacies like Edikang Ikong and Afang soup in Nigeria. This delicious seafood is sumptuous to behold. The meat of periwinkle is high in protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and very low in fat. Periwinkles contain a massive amount of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are a kind of polyunsaturated fat that is not produced by our body. Hence, Omega-3 is essential as the essential fatty acids. The amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in periwinkles even exceeds the daily requirement of an adult human. The benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids are that it improves our brain health by encouraging the development of cell membranes in the nervous system. It also helps in improving your memory. It also prevents heart diseases by reducing the risk of high blood pressure. Consumption of periwinkles will increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acid in your blood. This, lowering levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol in the blood. Periwinkle is available online for sale in Nigeria at groceries.ng. Buy Periwinkle - With Shell (Derica Cup) on groceries.ng. Seafood is very common in many Nigerian meals. We incorporate fish and other seafood into our dishes either as an ingredient or as an accompaniment to the main dish. Seafood is generally considered to be a lot healthier than other types or red or white meat. Fish is noticeably lighter and this can aid better and quicker digestion when it is eaten. Fish can be cooking in so many ways - steamed, lighly fried, boiled or grilled. Check out all the varieties of fish and seafood we have - barracuda, calamari, prawns, shrimps, asa, catfish, crab, croaker, lobster, periwinkle, stock fish, titus, tilapia, tuna, salmon, mackerel.