Is octopus healthy? What to know before your first bite

Octopus and squid are still new to many tables in Bangladesh, so we get asked a lot about them.

High protein, low fat

Octopus is lean: lots of protein and very little fat, plus iron, vitamin B12 and selenium.

What does it taste like?

Mild and slightly sweet — it takes on the flavour of whatever it's cooked in. If you like prawns, you'll like octopus.

Allergies

If you're allergic to shellfish, check with your doctor before trying octopus, squid or crab.

Ready to try it? Start with our Spicy Octopus Bhuna — it's the dish most first-timers fall for.