{"id":25475391,"date":"2026-06-30T17:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25475391"},"modified":"2026-07-09T17:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:27:27","slug":"national-fried-clam-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/","title":{"rendered":"National Fried Clam Day 2026 &#8211; Date, History, Significance, Quiz and India&#8217;s Coastal Clam Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a59dbf0cf1ba\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a59dbf0cf1ba\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#When_is_National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026\" >When is National Fried Clam Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026_Timeline\" >National Fried Clam Day 2026 Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#The_Origin_Story_How_Fried_Clams_Were_Invented\" >The Origin Story: How Fried Clams Were Invented<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#How_National_Fried_Clam_Day_Became_Official\" >How National Fried Clam Day Became Official<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#What_Exactly_Are_Fried_Clams\" >What Exactly Are Fried Clams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026_%E2%80%93_Why_Fried_Clams_Became_a_New_England_Icon\" >National Fried Clam Day 2026 &#8211; Why Fried Clams Became a New England Icon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026_%E2%80%93_Indias_Own_Rich_Clam_Traditions\" >National Fried Clam Day 2026 &#8211; India&#8217;s Own Rich Clam Traditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#How_Is_National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026_Celebrated\" >How Is National Fried Clam Day 2026 Celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#Interesting_Facts_About_Fried_Clam_Day_2026\" >Interesting Facts About\u00a0Fried Clam Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#National_Fried_Clam_Day_Quiz_2026\" >National Fried Clam Day Quiz 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-fried-clam-day\/#National_Fried_Clam_Day_Quiz_2026_PDF\" >National Fried Clam Day Quiz 2026 PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>National Fried Clam Day is celebrated every year on July 3 and honours one of New England&#8217;s most iconic seafood dishes. While fried clams are deeply tied to the American Northeast coast, India has its own rich and equally cherished clam traditions along its western and southern coastlines, particularly in Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Karnataka. This blog covers the complete history of National Fried Clam Day, how the dish came to be, and draws a flavourful parallel with India&#8217;s own coastal clam delicacies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>National Fried Clam Day 2026 Quiz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/National-Fried-Clam-Day-Quiz.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/National-Fried-Clam-Day-Quiz.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25565347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">DOWNLOAD FREE QUIZ PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>When is National Fried Clam Day 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">National Fried Clam Day falls on Friday, July 3, 2026. It is observed on the same fixed date every year, conveniently landing on the eve of the Independence Day weekend in the United States, just as it did when the dish was first served back in 1916.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026_Timeline\"><\/span><strong>National Fried Clam Day 2026 Timeline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>16200 B.C. &#8211; Seen as a seafood dinner. Trace of shellfish feasts and dinners from the South African caves are found. This proves the existence of shellfish foods from the initial time.<\/li>\n<li>1914 &#8211; In Essex, Massachusetts Chubby and Bessie Woodman start a seaside view to selling soft shell clams and ice cream to the residents nearby.<\/li>\n<li>1916 &#8211; A delicious clam opening. Bessie and Chubby Woodman offer deep-fried clams in their hometown of Essex during the town\u2019s yearly Fourth of July ceremony of US Independence.<\/li>\n<li>2015 &#8211; First National Fried Clam Day is observed and celebrated on July 3 and is officially declared National Fried Clam Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"774\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Where<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2020<\/td>\n<td>3rd July<\/td>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<td>3rd July<\/td>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>3rd July<\/td>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2023<\/td>\n<td>3rd July<\/td>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Origin_Story_How_Fried_Clams_Were_Invented\"><\/span><strong>The Origin Story: How Fried Clams Were Invented<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Fried clams have a documented, well-preserved origin story, which is unusual for most food holidays:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">In 1914, Lawrence Henry &#8220;Chubby&#8221; Woodman and his wife Bessie opened a small concession stand on Main Street in Essex, Massachusetts, selling groceries, homemade potato chips, and fresh clams that Chubby dug himself.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Business was slow for the first two years.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">On July 3, 1916, a local fisherman named Tarr was chatting with Chubby while snacking on Bessie&#8217;s homemade potato chips. When Chubby complained that &#8220;business is slower than a couple of snails headed uphill,&#8221; Tarr jokingly suggested frying some of the fresh clams the same way Bessie fried her potato chips.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Intrigued by the idea, Chubby and Bessie heated fresh lard in the same fry pot used for potato chips, shucked some clams, and experimented with different batters throughout the afternoon.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">They tested the results on a few willing locals, and the verdict was an overwhelming &#8220;delicious.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The very next day, during Essex&#8217;s annual Fourth of July parade, Chubby and Bessie introduced the dish to the wider community \u2014 and a New England culinary tradition was born.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">On their wedding certificate, Lawrence and Bessie proudly recorded the line: &#8220;We fried the first fried clam, in the town of Essex, July 3, 1916.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">More than a century and six generations later, Woodman&#8217;s of Essex is still frying clams in the very same town where it all began.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_National_Fried_Clam_Day_Became_Official\"><\/span><strong>How National Fried Clam Day Became Official<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Woodman&#8217;s of Essex submitted National Fried Clam Day for recognition in May 2015, and it was officially registered to be observed annually on July 3 by the National Day Calendar registrar. Since then, the day has been celebrated not just in Essex, Massachusetts, but by seafood lovers across the United States and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_Are_Fried_Clams\"><\/span><strong>What Exactly Are Fried Clams?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Fried clams are prepared by dipping fresh clams in milk (traditionally evaporated milk), coating them in a combination of regular flour, corn flour, or pastry flour, and then deep-frying them in oil or lard until golden brown. There are two main types typically served:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Clam Strips: Made from sliced, thick, hard-shell surf clams. These are chewy, mild in flavour, and considered more approachable for those new to seafood.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Whole-Belly Clams: Made from soft-shell clams, often called &#8220;steamers,&#8221; &#8220;long necks,&#8221; or &#8220;Ipswich clams.&#8221; These include the tender belly of the clam, which seafood purists consider essential for the fullest, richest flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Fried clams are typically served in a basket with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, French fries, or coleslaw \u2014 a classic seaside meal enjoyed at roadside clam shacks along the New England coast.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026_%E2%80%93_Why_Fried_Clams_Became_a_New_England_Icon\"><\/span><strong>National Fried Clam Day 2026 &#8211; Why Fried Clams Became a New England Icon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Several factors explain why fried clams became such an enduring regional specialty:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">New England&#8217;s extensive coastline provides ideal conditions for clam harvesting, particularly soft-shell clams found in mud flats near towns like Ipswich, close to Essex.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Coastal communities have relied on shellfishing as an important economic and cultural activity for generations.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Restaurateur Howard Johnson reportedly travelled to Essex to learn the frying method directly from Chubby Woodman, later adding fried clams to the menu across his growing restaurant chain, which helped popularise the dish nationally.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Fried clams have been described as being to New England what barbecue is to the American South \u2014 a defining regional food closely tied to local identity and tourism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026_%E2%80%93_Indias_Own_Rich_Clam_Traditions\"><\/span><strong>National Fried Clam Day 2026 &#8211; India&#8217;s Own Rich Clam Traditions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">While fried clams are an American Northeast specialty, India&#8217;s coastal states have an equally deep and delicious relationship with clams, often prepared in ways that are just as beloved locally:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">In Goa, clams are known as &#8220;tisreo&#8221; or &#8220;shinaneo&#8221; and are a staple of Goan coastal cuisine, commonly prepared as clam sukka (a dry, spiced clam preparation) or in coconut-based curries.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">In Maharashtra&#8217;s Konkan coastal belt, clams are called &#8220;tisrya&#8221; and are typically cooked with coconut, garlic, and local spices, often in a dry masala style rather than deep-fried.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">In Kerala, clams (known locally as &#8220;kakka&#8221;) are used in dishes like kakka irachi ularthiyathu, a spicy stir-fried clam meat preparation that is a beloved delicacy in coastal districts.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">In Mangalore and coastal Karnataka, clam-based dishes are prepared with a distinct blend of local masalas, often paired with rice or neer dosa.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Unlike the batter-and-deep-fry method used in New England, most Indian coastal clam preparations rely on stir-frying, saut\u00e9ing, or slow-cooking with regional spice blends, coconut, and curry leaves \u2014 reflecting India&#8217;s own distinct culinary approach to the same seafood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_National_Fried_Clam_Day_2026_Celebrated\"><\/span><strong>How Is National Fried Clam Day 2026 Celebrated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Visiting a classic clam shack or seafood restaurant and ordering a basket of whole-belly or clam-strip fried clams<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Making a pilgrimage to Woodman&#8217;s of Essex, Massachusetts, which has been frying clams continuously since 1916<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Preparing fried clams at home by dipping shucked clams in milk, coating them in corn flour and all-purpose flour, and deep-frying until golden<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sharing photos and recipes on social media using hashtags like #NationalFriedClamDay<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">For those inspired by India&#8217;s own coastal clam dishes, trying a Goan clam sukka or Kerala-style kakka ularthiyathu as a flavourful regional counterpart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interesting_Facts_About_Fried_Clam_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>Interesting Facts About\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Fried Clam Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Clams have no nose, eyes, or head, only feet for burrowing into the sand to hide from prey<\/li>\n<li>A normal clam can live till it is about 33 to 36 years old<\/li>\n<li>Clams has low cholesterol and fat. but fried clams absorb cooking fat<\/li>\n<li>Fried clams are quite popular in new England compared to the United States. However, fried clam is reported to be originated from the United States.<\/li>\n<li>There are about 150 edible clam species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Fried_Clam_Day_Quiz_2026\"><\/span><strong>National Fried Clam Day Quiz 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">1. In which year were fried clams first served commercially in the USA?<\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">A) 1906<br data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"122\" \/>B) 1916<br data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"132\" \/>C) 1926<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>2. Which state is known as the birthplace of fried clams?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"215\" \/><\/strong>A) Maine<br data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"226\" \/>B) Massachusetts<br data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"245\" \/>C) Connecticut<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>3. Who is credited with inventing fried clams?<br data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"324\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) Lawrence Woodman<br data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"346\" \/>B) Howard Johnson<br data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"366\" \/>C) Julia Child<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>4. Which cooking method is used for preparing fried clams?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"457\" \/><\/strong>A) Baking<br data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"469\" \/>B) Boiling<br data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"482\" \/>C) Deep frying<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>5. Which town in Massachusetts first served fried clams?<br data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"571\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) Ipswich<br data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\" \/>B) Essex<br data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"595\" \/>C) Salem<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>6. What type of clams is commonly used for frying?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"672\" \/><\/strong>A) Quahogs<br data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\" \/>B) Soft-shell clams<br data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"707\" \/>C) Razor clams<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<div><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>7. Which fast-food chain helped popularize fried clams nationwide?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\" \/><\/strong>A) Howard Johnson&#8217;s<br data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"828\" \/>B) McDonald&#8217;s<br data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\" \/>C) Burger King<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>8<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"925\">What is the traditional coating for fried clams?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"928\" \/>A) Breadcrumbs<br data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\" \/>B) Cornmeal and flour<br data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"969\" \/>C) Crushed crackers<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>9. 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