Question: is the orange bit of a scallop edible

Answer: Yes, Scallops are characterized by offering two flavors and textures in one shell: the meat, called ``scallop'', which is firm and white, and the roe, called ``coral'', which is soft and often brightly coloured reddish-orange. Sometimes, markets sell scallops already prepared in the shell, with only the meat remaining. Outside the U.S., the scallop is often sold whole. In the UK and Australia, they are available both with and without coral.