Category: Calcium
Kelp

Common Name:Kelp
Scientific Name: varies
Rating: Safe
Food Groups: Vitamins/Minerals (B-complex, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese), Cellulose, Native
Description:
Preparation/Storage:
Citation:
Arenella, Stacy and Summer Michaelson. The All Natural Hermit Crab Source Book. CafePress, 2004.
Campbell, Kerie. Edible Food List. Epicurean Hermit. 30 May 2008.
Garbanzo Beans (Cicer arietinum)

Common Name: Chickpea/Garbanzo Bean
Scientific Name: Cicer arietinum
Rating: Safe
Food Groups: Protein, Cellulose, Fats/Oils, Vitamins/Minerals (B-complex, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc), Calcium
Description:
Preparation/Storage:
Citation:
Arenella, Stacy and Summer Michaelson. The All Natural Hermit Crab Source Book. CafePress, 2004.
Campbell, Kerie. Edible Food List. Epicurean Hermit. 30 May 2008.
Flax Seed (Linum usitatissimum)

Common Name: Flax
Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum
Rating: Safe
Food Groups: Cellulose, Fats/Oils, Protein, Calcium, Vitamins/Minerals (B-complex, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Zinc), Native
Description:
Preparation/Storage: Store as whole seeds and grind seeds as needed. Flaxmeal has a short shelf life. You can also sprout flax in your tank. Flax oil is also very healthy when stored appropriately.
Citation:
Arenella, Stacy and Summer Michaelson. The All Natural Hermit Crab Source Book. CafePress, 2004.
Campbell, Kerie. Edible Food List. Epicurean Hermit. 30 May 2008.
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus)

Common Name: Dragon Fruit, Pitaya
Scientific Name: Hylocereus
Rating: Safe
Food Groups: Cellulose, Calcium
Description:
Preparation/Storage:
Citation:
Safe Tropical Fruits. Hermit Crab Cuisine 2 July 2008. 29 July 2008 http://hermitcrabcuisine.com
Dairy

Common Name: Dairy
Scientific Name: varies
Rating: Safe (in moderation)
Food Groups: Calcium, Fats/Oils
Description:
Preparation/Storage:
Citation:
Campbell, Kerie. Edible Food List. Epicurean Hermit. 30 May 2008.
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