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| ITALIAN RECIPES TRADITIONAL AND CREATIVE The description and the Italian recipes of the cephalopods The cuttlefish (seppia): description and Italian names (Sepia officinalis) The European or common cuttlefish reaches a maximum mantle length of 17 in (45 cm) . The mantle (main body area above the eyes) houses the cuttlebone, reproductive organs, and digestive organs. A pair of flat fins span the entire length of the mantle, and they undulate rapidly when the cuttlefish swim. The head is located at the base of the mantle, with two large eyes on either side and a beaklike jaw in the centre. The jaws are encircled by eight pairs of arms and two longer tentacles that can be retracted completely into the body. Adults can be recognized by the white lines branching from the base of the flared third arms. This ink is very appreciated due its strong sea flavor and used for many recipes as rice, spaghetti and also for coloring the egg pasta. It can be taken either from the fresh fish or purchased preserved in small bags. If fresh, must be taken directly from the fish. In fact it deteriorates very soon, so it is inadvisable to by separate from fish. The Italian cuttlefishes step-by-step photographed recipes proposed by Italian Homemade Cooking
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