The word calamari comes from the Italian for "squid." In the United States, it generally refers to a battered and deep-fried appetizer served in restaurants and barsSquid and calamari are two different beasts. Squid is cheaper and tougher; calamari is more tender and expensive. Known for its mild and slightly sweet, Calamari is also a good source of: Vitamin C. Iron. Calcium.
