Loligus vulgaris
Senegal origin
Sizes from GG G L M P 4P 3P 2P
Research on squid has discovered that its ink, apart from seasoning different foods, contains a series of amino acids and polysaccharides widely used in some diseases such as depression, due to its active principles.
The squid has a series of characteristics, they have a spherical head and body with 2 dorsal fins, and with a rhomboidal body shape, they usually measure between 2 and 3 meters from the mantle. The squid's jaws are shaped like a curved beak, and around the mouth it has 8 arms with suction cups and two contractile tentacles.
The way of reproduction of the Squid is to approach the coasts, and to put capsules of up to 15 cm in which they contain about 90 eggs. Squid can get an almost transparent appearance due to chromatophor cells.
Squid has several types: European Squid Todarodes Sagittatus is similar to squid, but its nutritional value is lower than squid. They have a light color, elongated shapes and measure between 20 and 25 cm.
Veined squid Loligo Forbesi are pink or whitish in color, males can measure up to 95 cm, and are usually between the surface and 400 m deep.
The Patagonian squid Loligo Gahi have a moderately elongated mantle, and their rhombic fins represent 40 or 50% of their length, they feed on small fish and their location is between the Pacific and Atlantic from Peru to Argentina.
Gastronomically speaking, squid is highly appreciated in all cuisines of the world, both for its energy contributions and its ease of including it in different diets. Squid can be made in different ways, roasted, grilled, stewed and in its own ink, and in a myriad of dishes that make this cephalopod practically essential in our gastronomy.