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How do Icelanders make Greenland sharks safe to eat?

Question #150206. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Nov 24 2023.
Originally posted Nov 24 2023 9:19 PM.

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Greenland sharks are poisonous for humans to eat. These animals lack kidneys, so their flesh contains ammonia and other toxic substances.

To neutralise the neurotoxins that Greenland shark meat contains, it may be hung for several months. Alternatively, techniques including boiling, drying (hanging) or fermenting are used.

link https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/8-facts-about-the-greenland-shark
link https://www.campervanreykjavik.com/post/hakarl-icelandic-traditional-delicacy
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A1karl
Response last updated by psnz on Nov 24 2023.
Nov 24 2023, 9:22 PM
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