Glycemeris glycemeris is commonly called Amande Clam or Dog Cockle. Its shell has a beautiful gradation of colours, from white to red to brown.   Amande is very rich in iron, and its flesh is thick, tender and delicious.

While the English common name “Dog Cockle” implies an inferior food, this shellfish is enjoyed in many European countries, although the flesh has a reputation for becoming tough if overcooked. 

Its name in French (Amande de mer) and Spanish (Almendra de mar) means “Sea Almond”, due to its apparently sweet and almond-like flavour.