When clam chowder has gone bad the clam chowder will develop an off odor and smell bad.
The taste of the clam chowder will also be bad and sometimes mold will grow in the clam chowder because bacteria grows rapidly in clam chowder.
If you leave clam chowder out at room temperature for 2 hours or longer it should be thrown out because at 2 hours the clam chowder has likely grown bacteria and it could make you sick.
Smell the clam chowder and even take a taste if it does not smell bad and if the clam chowder does smell bad or has an off odor throw it out.
Make sure to refrigerate any leftover clam chowder within an hour of cooking or making it if you don't plan to eat it within that time.
Clam chowder should last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
You can freeze clam chowder as well and it will last for around 4 months.
Canned Clam Chowder is healthy in moderation.
However the canned clam chowder is not as healthy as homemade clam chowder because the canned clam chowder contains sodium and other non natural ingredients.
Too much sodium can cause heart health issues and raise your blood pressure so it's best to avoid too much canned clam chowder.
But in moderation you can eat canned clam chowder as long as you're eating more healthier foods.
If you do love clam chowder it's best to make your own homemade clam chowder without all the sodium and make it with more natural ingredients.
Clams that are fresh and good should never smell fishy.
If you have clams that smell fishy then they are no good and should not be cooked or eaten.
Clams smelling fishy is an indicator of the clams spoiling.
Also clams should be only killed to eat when ready to cook and if the clam has already died then it grows bacteria and should not be cooked or eaten.
The smell and aroma of fresh and good clams be a smell that is like the ocean and salty air and the clams should be clean and briny looking.
Clams should be soaked before cooking them to allow the clam time enough to push out sand as well as salt water out of their shells.
Soak the clams in the water for 20 minutes which is enough time for the clams to filter water and take in fresh water and get rid of the sand and salt water.
Also Clams are heart healthy.
When you eat clams you can help improve your heart health and lower your cholesterol levels as well.
Clams are a great source of and are high in selenium and niacin which is a B vitamin that has the potential to not only boost your HDL (healthy cholesterol), but also lower your LDL (bad cholesterol), and mussels (which are a type of clam) are especially high in protein, low in fat, and a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega 3 fatty acids are not only good for your heart health but they are also good for your brain.
Foods such as Clams and other fish and sea food has been shown in studies to improve your brain health.
Fish is known as the brain food and eating fish, clams and other sea foods can potentially prevent a person from developing dementia.
Fish and clams and other seafood is also great for those who already suffer from partial dementia as it can help improve your brain health.
Clams can potentially prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, blood clots etc.