Shrimp is delicious and nutritious, and we all like to eat it. However, when we are having a good time eating shrimp, when we see the shrimp line in the dark, we always feel that it is shrimp poop and hesitate to take it down. We still have many doubts about eating shrimp:
Shrimp heads are black, are heavy metals exceeding the standard? Will there be parasites in shrimps? Shrimp is [hair] and can’t be eaten casually? … …
All kinds of statements also make people feel uneasy to eat shrimps! Today we will look at 7 truths about shrimps.
1. Must shrimp lines be removed?
Truth: Shrimp thread is the intestinal tract of shrimp, Remove the shrimp, if you mind, Is peeling shrimps, When breaking the back of the shrimp, The black or cyan line I saw. It belongs to the alimentary tract of shrimps. The black thing inside is what remains in the intestinal tract (you know). In theory, it is not really clean, so it is usually recommended to remove it when handling shrimps. But if you accidentally eat it… it’s okay. Because after cooking (cooked), the bacteria in the shrimps will be killed by high temperature, which is safe, but it may taste worse.
2. The shrimp head is black, is the heavy metal exceeding the standard?
Truth: The heavy metal content of shrimp head is indeed higher than that of shrimp meat, But regular cultured shrimps can be eaten with confidence. Heavy metals in shrimps, Mainly from water and feed, In general, The content in viscera (shrimp head) and shrimp shell will be higher. But don’t worry too much, If the water quality and feed are too poor, shrimps cannot survive, so regular cultivation is still guaranteed. As for some shrimp heads, the color is black… because of feed problems, or tyrosinase produces some melanin, which has nothing to do with heavy metals. If you really don’t trust, then concentrate on eating shrimp meat, anyway, shrimp head meat is less.
3. Are there parasites in shrimps?
Truth: Maybe, But it is safe to do it well. Once there was a video widely spread on the Internet, Said there were parasites in the shrimps, And every shrimp has it. Actually, The so-called white parasite in the video, In fact, it is the vas deferens of shrimps, and shrimps themselves feel a little wronged. Although the video is a rumor, there is a risk of parasites in aquatic products. The best way to deal with it is to cook it. Many areas in the south like to eat drunk shrimps (raw). Although it tastes delicious, from the perspective of safety, it is still recommended that everyone try not to eat it.
4. Shrimps are [hair] and cannot be eaten casually?
Truth: You can eat prawns without allergy. Perhaps many people have heard of it: When there is a wound, Eating shrimps and crabs will fester the wound, Difficult to heal. In fact, no matter in research or in real life, shrimps have no what correlation with wound ulceration. Shrimps are high in protein content and low in fat. People with wounds (such as patients after surgery) should actually eat more in moderation to help wound healing. As for some people who feel uncomfortable after eating shrimps, the main reason may be:
- Allergy to aquatic seafood such as prawns and crabs; The ingredients are not fresh, unhygienic and contaminated by harmful bacteria.
If this is the case, you must be careful.
Can shrimps be eaten with fruits?
Truth: Eat whatever you want, Don’t worry. It is said that vitamin C in shrimp and fruit will react. Produces highly toxic arsenic, Therefore, fresh river seafood such as fruits and shrimps and crabs cannot be eaten together. In fact, shrimps do not contain much inorganic arsenic and vitamin C does not have that much ability. It will not happen if they eat what together. Even if it can really produce harmful substances, you have to eat hundreds of catties of shrimps at one go to reach the harmful dose… Therefore, eat at ease.
6. Can eating shrimps supplement calcium?
Truth: Calcium content is quite high, but it is not easy to absorb, not recommended. We often say that shrimp skin supplements calcium, mainly refers to the shrimp in seafood shrimp. It is a well-known [calcium supplement food], the calcium content per 100 g can reach 991 mg, which is really quite high. However! Shrimp skin is not recommended to supplement calcium:
- Shrimp skin has more calcium but more salt, 100 g contains 5057 mg sodium; If the usage is too small, it is usually a few grams for cooking. It is better to drink milk. Shrimp skin is difficult to chew and digest, and it is difficult to decompose and absorb after eating.
If you eat shrimps to supplement calcium, you might as well drink a cup of milk and eat some tofu and vegetables.
7. Which is better, shrimp or freshwater shrimp?
Truth: Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Listen to the wallet. Nutritionally speaking, shrimps have higher protein content and richer unsaturated fatty acids, such as DHA and EPA. In terms of cooking and flavor, the shrimp meat is large but has heavy fishy smell, while the freshwater shrimp is small but has good taste. In terms of price, shrimps are usually more expensive than river shrimps. Which is better? It depends on one’s taste and the thickness of one’s wallet. Finally, I would like to give you a justified reason to eat shrimp: < < Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents 2016 > > recommend that the weekly intake of aquatic products should reach 280 ~ 525 g. Blanc, steamed, garlic, thirteen spices… Eat quickly.
Editor: Karen
Author: He Si