Bovine tendon is a kind of fibrous tissue on the surface of front and rear hoofs, flexor profundus tendon and its surroundings. Strip-shaped, white in color, it is a good cooking material. The dishes cooked with it have a unique flavor and are suitable for various cooking techniques such as marinating and mixing.
Beef tendon is a thick tendon on the soles of cattle feet, just like a fist. If it is a long tendon, it is a big tendon on the calf. A cow's hoof is only about a catty thick, but the cowhide must be removed. There are many kinds of beef tendon, yak is the best, followed by yellow cattle, then buffalo, then mature cattle is the best, followed by calves and old cattle.
Efficacy and function of beef tendon;
Beef tendon is rich in collagen, which has a cosmetic effect, can promote the metabolism of human skin, make skin more elastic, smoother and more resilient, and its effective components can delay human aging.
Beef tendon is nutritious and contains calcium, which can strengthen tendons and bones. It has a good therapeutic effect on soreness of waist and knees, physical weakness, postpartum deficiency and cold, abdominal pain and cold hernia. It can also help teenagers grow and develop, and also slow down the rate of osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly women.
Beef tendon has a low fat content. Eating beef tendon can relatively reduce fat intake and help to lose weight.