Eating silkworm chrysalis can not only supplement fat, protein and vitamins, but also increase the vitality of brain cells and improve thinking ability. Silkworm pupa is rich in chitin, and its extract is called chitosan. Studies have shown that chitin and chitosan have the functions of improving immunity and strengthening liver. In America, Japan and other places, it has been used as a new food additive.
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Nutritional value of silkworm chrysalis;
Silkworm pupa has extremely high nutritional value and is rich in protein (crude protein accounts for 565,438+0%), fatty acids (crude fat accounts for 29%) and vitamins (including vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin D and ergosterol).
The content of protein in silkworm chrysalis is above 50%, which is much higher than that in general food. protein contains various essential amino acids. Protein of silkworm chrysalis consists of 18 amino acids, among which 8 amino acids essential for human body are very high.
The contents of these eight essential amino acids in silkworm chrysalis are about 2 times that of pork, 4 times that of eggs and 10 times that of milk, with balanced nutrition and appropriate proportion. It is a high-quality insect protein.
Matters needing attention in edible silkworm chrysalis:
First, buy fresh silkworm chrysalis, and don't buy or eat spoiled silkworm chrysalis.
Second, before eating silkworm chrysalis, you must fully heat it. Blanch with boiling water 15 minutes before cooking.
Third, eat less at a time. After the unfinished silkworm chrysalis is placed, it should be thoroughly heated before eating.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-Silkworm Pupa
Baidu Encyclopedia-Efficacy and Function of Silkworm Pupa