The centipede midge, also known as the grub midge (yóu měnɡ), is scientifically known as the saw-margined green crab, which belongs to the class of Crustacea and the family of Portunidae (grubby crab family).

The centipede midge prefers to live in the shallow sea near the shore and in the mud and sandy bottom at the estuary, and it is ferocious and carnivorous in nature, feeding mainly on fish and shrimp shellfish. The meat is delicious and nutritious, and has the effect of nourishing and strengthening the body. Especially pregnant female crabs, the body will produce red or yellow paste, which in southern China is called "paste crab", "sea ginseng," said.

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Nutritional value of centipedes:

Centipedes midge is rich in protein in all components, of which the content of the female gonads is as high as 30.98%, the highest protein content of fresh products. And centipede's protein amino acid is complete, essential amino acid score of 84.23 ~ 93.58, protein can promote human growth and development, maintain the body's nitrogen balance, enhance immune function.

The centipede is a high-K, low-Na food, so it's good for people with high blood pressure. Its liver Ca content is very high, second only to the stone snail, pangolin, shrimp, shrimp and clove fish, and natural organic calcium is easy to digest and absorb. The centipede is also high in other essential elements Mg, Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn.

The centipede midge has a high selenium content in all its components, especially the female gonads. Selenium is a component of glutathione peroxidase in the human body and is involved in the synthesis of coenzyme A and coenzyme Q. It has the function of protecting the structure and function of cell membranes, antioxidant, eliminating free radicals, antagonizing and reducing the toxicity of certain toxins, and stimulating the production of immunoglobulins and antibodies.

Summary of the above, the saw-edge blue crab is rich in protein, amino acids, contains a variety of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, saw-edge blue crab nutrient analysis 83 and rich in inorganic elements, especially Se, Ca content is high, it is a very high nutritional value, and health care function of the seafood.

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