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Rabbit meat is a treasure all over the body. But for now, rabbit meat has not been recognized by people. There is a traditional saying: "If you hunt rabbits on New Year's Eve, you can celebrate the New Year with it, and you can celebrate the New Year without it." Others say: "If a woman eats rabbits, she will give birth to a child with an open mouth"...etc., these folklores have no scientific basis. From a medical perspective, rabbit meat has high nutritional value, is easy to digest, and has health care effects. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: Rabbit meat is cold in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of nourishing qi, quenching thirst and strengthening the spleen, cooling blood and relieving heat, and benefiting the large intestine. There are also ancient poems praising it: "Rabbit meat is found everywhere and is the best flavor in food", "There is no better bird than a poultry, and no better beast than a rabbit." Rabbit meat is rich in nutritional value, has tender fiber and delicious taste, and is suitable for the meat quality requirements of modern life. Compared with other livestock and poultry meats, rabbit meat ranks first in nutritional value and digestibility among other livestock and poultry meats. It contains up to 24% of complete protein, rich B vitamin complexes, as well as iron and phosphorus. , potassium, sodium, cobalt, zinc, copper, etc. Modern scientific research has proven that rabbit meat has a nourishing effect on the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and patients with coronary heart disease. Ke Gan, director of the American Institute of Nutrition, Lin Meilan, director of the Institute of Child Behavior, and Dr. Coleman have proven that rabbit meat has a high content of phospholipids, which is an important part of the brain and can form an effective phospholipid in the human body. A substance that helps memory and information transmission-acetylcholine. Therefore, if rabbit meat can be eaten regularly, children's IQ can be improved. Also because the lecithin in rabbit meat has a strong emulsifying effect, when the elderly eat it regularly, it can inhibit plasma cholesterol from remaining suspended without settling. Therefore, it can prevent and delay the formation of atherosclerotic spots and thrombus. In short, rabbit meat has the characteristics of four highs and four lows. The four highs are high protein, high lysine, high lecithin, and high digestibility; the four lows are low fat, low cholesterol, callouric acid, and low calories. Precisely because of the high nutritional value of rabbit meat, residents in developed countries consume a lot of rabbit meat. For example: the current average annual rabbit meat consumption level in Western and Eastern European countries is 2.0KG. Among them, the Maltese are 9.5KG, Italy is 6.0KG, Spain is 4.0KG, and France is 3.0KG. However, the per capita annual consumption in my country is less than 150G (most of which are in Sichuan). and consumed by coastal residents). Experts predict that rabbit meat will become one of the important food sources for people in the 21st century.

Nutritional comparison of rabbit meat and other livestock and poultry (published by the World Food and Agriculture Organization)

Project rabbit meat, pork, beef, chicken and mutton

Protein (%) 24.25 15.7 17.4 18.6 16.5

Fat (%) 1.91 26.7 25.1 4.9 21.3

Lysine (%) 9.6 3.7 8.0 8.4

Cholesterol (mg/100g) 60.0 126.0 106.0 90.0 70.0

Digestibility (%) 85.0 75.0 55.0 50.0 68.0

Rabbit meat has the highest niacin content. Rabbit meat contains 12.8 mg of niacin, which is the highest in other livestock and poultry meats. 2-3 times. Niacin is also known as the vitamin that fights skin disease. Regular consumption of rabbit meat is good for people's skin and fitness, so it is also called "beauty meat". In addition, so far, there have been no reports of diseases caused by eating rabbit meat to humans.

Since the nutritional value of rabbit meat is so high, our food consumption structure should also change. Rabbits are very convenient to raise because they are herbivores, so they have the advantages of easy raising, low investment, short cycle, low cost and high efficiency. With the adjustment of rural industrial structure, raising rabbits is a good way for farmers to get rich. City residents should also abandon those traditional folk rumors and pay more attention to science and practicality when it comes to food structure. In this way, it is beneficial to farmers' income and beneficial to residents' health. Why not do it?

Today, when people are generally concerned about food safety, how to ensure healthy consumption has made the general public even more worried.

Rabbit meat has high nutritional properties and health care functions. Rabbit meat consumption has become fashionable in developed countries in the world and in the southeastern coastal areas of my country. However, in most areas of my country, people still have many misunderstandings about rabbit meat consumption, especially Some consumers in large and medium-sized cities such as Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai do not know much about the excellent nutritional properties of rabbit meat. Therefore, we hope that our exclusive interview with Tang Fukun, President of the Rabbit Industry Branch of the China Animal Husbandry Association, can contribute to people's healthy consumption. Offer new and better options.

Reporter: What are the nutritional values ??and health care effects of rabbit meat?

Tang Fukun: "There are no more birds than poultry, and no more beasts than rabbits." This is the ancients' accurate summary of the nutritional effects and health care value of bird and animal food, and they gave high praise to the nutritional value of rabbit meat. Research by modern nutritionists and medical scientists has shown that rabbit meat is rich in nutrients, tender in texture, delicious and fragrant, and will not get greasy after being eaten for a long time. It has high protein (containing 21 to 23 protein), high lysine (lysine accounts for 9.6 of the protein), high digestibility (up to 85), high niacin (up to 12.8 mg/100g); low fat (only 4.9), low cholesterol (65 mg/100g), low calorie and other characteristics.

First, the protein of rabbit meat is higher than that of other meats. Rabbit meat contains 8 essential amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body and is a complete protein. At the same time, rabbit meat contains higher levels of lysine and tryptophan that are lacking in plant foods. Long-term consumption of rabbit meat can improve health and has the effect of strengthening the body and curing diseases. It is an ideal meat product for patients with hypertension, liver disease, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. Experts call it "longevity meat".

Second, the muscle fibers of rabbit meat are delicate and easy to digest. According to measurements, the digestibility of rabbit meat can reach over 85, which is higher than other meats. It is the most ideal tonic for patients with chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, colitis, young children, the elderly, sick people and the weak. Experts call it "healthy meat".

Third, the fat and cholesterol content in rabbit meat are lower than other meats, while the phospholipid content is higher than other meats. Regular consumption of low-cholesterol rabbit meat will not increase cholesterol in human blood, thereby avoiding the deposition of cholesterol on the blood vessel walls. Therefore, rabbit meat is the most ideal meat for patients with hypertension, obesity, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease and the elderly. At the same time, rabbit meat has a high phospholipid content, especially lecithin, which is easily digested and absorbed. Lecithin is the main nutrient that supplements human brain tissue cells and is beneficial to brain health and intelligence. Therefore, experts believe that rabbit meat is an intellectual food for children and teenagers, and can prevent the elderly from suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, it is called "puzzle meat".

Fourthly, rabbit meat contains higher carbohydrates than other meats, and is rich in multiple vitamins, especially high in niacin, which is 3 to 4 times that of pig, beef, and mutton. Niacin (nicotine acid) is also known as the anti-skin disease vitamin. If there is a lack of niacin, the skin will be rough and dermatitis will occur. Therefore, eating rabbit meat regularly can make people's skin delicate, white and tender, and keep their appearance beautiful. Accordingly, experts call rabbit meat "beauty meat".

Fifth, rabbit meat contains high inorganic salt content. According to measurements, the calcium content in rabbit meat is 2 to 3 times that of pig, beef, and mutton, which is beneficial to children's bone development. Therefore, rabbit meat is a good natural calcium supplement for children, pregnant women, parturients, the elderly, and patients.

Sixth, in addition to its own flavor, rabbit meat has good compatibility with other meats. Many consumers believe that rabbit meat tastes like whatever meat it is cooked with, and it never takes away the original flavor of other meats. At the same time, rabbit meat has a high lean meat content and can be mixed with any other meat to increase the lean meat ratio of the processed products. In addition, rabbit meat itself contains low calories, which just meets people's consumption demand for low-calorie foods in pursuit of health.

In addition, rabbit blood, rabbit gallbladder, rabbit brain, liver, pancreas and other organs and tissues have high medicinal value.

Reporter: What is the current status of rabbit meat production and consumption in my country?

Tang Fukun: my country has a long history of rabbit breeding. According to records, it began in the pre-Qin era, more than 2,000 years ago. However, since 1957, my country began to export rabbit meat, which opened up the development of rabbit commodity production. prelude.

After the 1980s, rabbit production developed rapidly. Governments at all levels and industry management departments regarded the development of rabbit production as an important project for local poverty alleviation and prosperity. This not only ensured the supply of rabbit meat for export, but also increased the economic income of farmers and promoted the development of rabbit meat. The development of rabbit teaching, scientific research and production. As a result, domestic rabbits have undergone tremendous changes in both quantity and quality, and achieved achievements that have impressed the world.

According to statistics, the number of rabbits sold nationwide in 2006 was 403.677 million, an increase of 25.273 million from 378.404 million in 2005, an increase of 6.26%; the rabbit inventory was 222.166 million, an increase from 217.6414 million in 2005. 4.5246 million rabbits, an increase of 2.03%; rabbit meat output was 544,800 tons, an increase of 33,800 tons from 511,000 tons in 2005, an increase of 6.2%.

Exported 44 tons of rabbit hair, a year-on-year increase of 204.59; exported rabbit hair worth US$857,000, a year-on-year increase of 1109.61; exported rabbit meat 10,251 tons, a year-on-year increase of 14.86; exported rabbit meat worth US$22.962 million, a year-on-year increase of 9.05 .

In the past decade or so, rabbit meat has become a popular meat food for people in developed countries. In the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, Malta and other countries, rabbit meat has long become a popular meat product. Main sources of supplements: my country's Sichuan, Chongqing, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi and other places have the traditional habit of eating rabbit meat. Sichuan, Chongqing and other places have formed the custom of "no feast without rabbit" in receiving guests. Chengdu and Sichuan In some other towns, there are many rabbit meat franchise hotels such as "Full Rabbit Banquet Restaurants and Restaurants", which have formed a rabbit meat consumption boom.

Rabbit meat consumption in Western European countries such as France, Italy, and Spain reaches an average of 3 to 5 kilograms per capita per year. However, in my country, based on all rabbit meat production, the per capita annual consumption is about 0.3 kilograms, indicating that the sales market has a huge Space and potential. my country's meat rabbit production is developing rapidly, and the export of fresh and frozen rabbit meat has dropped significantly due to constraints from many factors. At present, rabbit meat consumption in my country is relatively common in Sichuan (5 to 6 kilograms per capita). Guangdong, Fujian, and some large and medium-sized cities and rural areas that opened earlier have developed rapidly.

Reporter: How to correctly guide consumers to eat rabbit meat?

Tang Fukun: In recent years, all parts of the country have attached great importance to the research and development of rabbit meat products. According to incomplete statistics, there are currently hundreds of types of rabbit meat processed products across the country, and there are more dishes processed with fresh rabbit meat. Rabbit meat can be used for soups and barbecues (such as roasted rabbit heads, roasted whole rabbits). , grilled rabbit legs, grilled rabbit steaks, rabbit meat skewers), rabbit meat hot pot, boiled rabbit meat, cold rabbit meat, fried rabbit meat, rabbit meat balls, rabbit meat dumplings, various types of rabbit meat stir-fries; deep processing Products include: crispy jujube rabbit, golden rabbit meat, sauced rabbit meat, leisure rabbit meat food, rabbit meat sausage, rabbit meat ham sausage, rabbit meat floss, canned rabbit meat and rabbit meat vacuum packaging products, etc.

According to the processing method, it can be divided into pickled products (flavored rabbit, wax rabbit, flat rabbit), sauce-braised products (spiced rabbit, spicy rabbit, cumin rabbit, flavored rabbit, grilled rabbit, camphor rabbit) Tea rabbit, spicy rabbit, sauced rabbit, fragrant rabbit steak, flavored rabbit legs, diced rabbit meat, crispy rabbit), smoked and grilled products (spiced rabbit, grilled fragrant rabbit), dried products (flavored rabbit floss, satay Rabbit meat jerky, spicy rabbit meat jerky), sausage products (Chinese rabbit meat sausage, rabbit meat jujube sausage, rabbit meat belly), other products (fresh and tender rabbit meat balls, casual small packaged rabbit meat products), etc.

At the same time, there are traditional products such as "Silk-wrapped Rabbit" from Guanghan County, Sichuan, and "Chaigoubao Smoked Rabbit" from Huai'an County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. There are also comprehensive utilization of rabbit products to develop rabbit meat products and pets. More than ten new products such as feed, pharmaceuticals, tanning, and fur; smoked rabbit, grilled rabbit, sauced rabbit meat, eight-treasure rabbit and other products with different flavors developed by Shandong, Hebei, Henan, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi and other provinces, It is a combination of modern craftsmanship and traditional craftsmanship. Rabbit meat medicated diets in Fujian and Guangdong have laid the foundation for the further development of rabbit meat products and domestic and foreign markets.

Reporter: At present, what problems still exist in the domestic rabbit meat consumption market?

Tang Fukun: my country’s rabbit meat has relied solely on exports for a long time, which makes rabbit meat production and consumption highly dependent. Once rabbit meat exports are restricted, domestic rabbit meat prices will drop immediately, and rabbit meat prices will appear in line with the trend. The production cost and nutritional value are not commensurate with the "cost-effectiveness". Rabbit meat with high nutritional value is not as valuable as the so-called "health products" that rely on advertising to bombard the concept at high prices, or even as valuable as mineral water. The nutritional properties and health-care functions of rabbit meat have long been recorded in classics of the past dynasties. However, in today's highly developed science and technology, the nutritional properties and health-care functions of rabbit meat are not yet recognized by consumers. An objective analysis of the reasons for such an embarrassing situation in the rabbit industry is mainly reflected in the following The following aspects:

Firstly, the public attention and popularization of the nutritional properties of rabbit meat are not enough. People in most areas do not understand the nutritional properties and health care functions of rabbit meat, and lack understanding of rabbit meat. Correct understanding of meat consumption.

Secondly, due to the influence of traditional eating habits, many consumers do not understand the processing methods and production techniques of rabbit meat dishes, and continue to use traditional processing and cooking methods, thinking that rabbit meat has an earthy smell and tastes bad. , misunderstandings about rabbit meat products.

Third, people in some areas have misunderstandings about rabbit meat consumption. For example, people in some places in North my country believe that pregnant women who eat rabbit meat to give birth will develop "gap lips" - harelips. This creates a repulsion towards rabbit meat.

Reporter: How to determine the future development direction of my country’s rabbit industry?

Tang Fukun: Based on the objective understanding of the nutritional value and excellent properties of rabbit meat, with the purpose of improving people's dietary structure and enriching people's food supply. In order to break through the bottlenecks that restrict the development of my country's rabbit industry, effectively solve the worries of my country's rabbit breeding and processing enterprises, extend the rabbit industry chain, and correctly guide the development of the rabbit industry in a healthy direction. The Secretariat of the Rabbit Industry Branch of the China Animal Husbandry Association initiated the Rabbit Meat Festival in the industry and established it through the council. It aims to correctly guide the general public to consume rabbit meat through publicity and promotion of the Rabbit Meat Festival by colleagues in the industry and all walks of life, and gradually form a rabbit meat festival. Meat consumption boom. Share the nutrition and deliciousness of rabbit meat in fashionable consumption, and mobilize schools, kindergartens, military units, nursing homes and other relevant groups and institutions to try to increase rabbit meat in collective meals, so as to give full play to the nutritional properties and health care functions of rabbit meat and contribute to the health of the people Serve. In particular, we should strengthen consumption guidance in some areas and people who lack understanding of rabbit meat. Relevant media and all sectors of society should increase publicity and promotion efforts to improve people's awareness. Make full use of rabbit meat’s high nutritional value and advantages in consumption and sales promotion. Take advantage of the opportunity to adjust the food structure as people's living standards improve, increase the production of rabbit meat and its products, and process beauty meat, educational meat, health meat and small-package tourist food that are suitable for the consumption needs of women, children and the elderly. Expand the operation of various rabbit meat dishes in urban and rural hotels and restaurants, strive to form a new fashion of rabbit meat consumption across the country, and promote rabbit industry production based on consumption. Therefore, in the future, my country's rabbit meat sales should be based on the development and expansion of the domestic market while not relaxing the international market.

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The origin of the Rabbit Meat Festival

Based on the objective understanding of the nutritional value and excellent properties of rabbit meat, with the goal of improving people's dietary structure. In order to break through the bottlenecks that restrict the development of my country's rabbit industry, effectively solve the worries of my country's rabbit breeding and processing enterprises, extend the rabbit industry chain, and correctly guide rabbit industry production to develop in a healthy direction. Based on market surveys and repeated discussions with rabbit industry experts, scholars, entrepreneurs engaged in rabbit production and processing, and representatives from all walks of life, the Rabbit Industry Branch of the my country Animal Husbandry Association determines "June 6th" every year as our national day. In order to increase the publicity of rabbit meat consumption, June 6, 2003 was designated as the "First Rabbit Meat Festival".

1. Organizational form:

With the theme of "Eat rabbit meat on June 6th", led by the Rabbit Industry Branch of China Animal Husbandry Association and China Animal Husbandry Newsletter Magazine, in Thirty rabbit industry enterprises across the country have been selected as organizers or co-organizers.

Each host unit hires local government and animal husbandry department leaders, business leaders, school teacher and student representatives, kindergarten teacher and student representatives, representatives of the aging committee, community neighborhood committee representatives, celebrities in the catering industry, marketing managers of large shopping malls and supermarkets, and celebrities from all walks of life. Waiting to participate in the "Rabbit Meat Festival" promotional activities. And invite local authoritative media to participate for on-site tracking and comprehensive reporting.

2. Publicity methods:

1. The organizer shall uniformly print and distribute promotional materials for the "Rabbit Meat Festival", and organize domestic television, newspapers, magazines and other relevant media to conduct comprehensive publicity. Let the majority of consumers generally recognize and understand the benefits of eating rabbit meat, so as to form a consumption boom for eating rabbit meat, thereby driving relevant enterprises to actively participate and cooperate closely to guide my country's rabbit meat consumption and promote the comprehensive development of rabbit industry production.

2. At the "Rabbit Meat Festival", local governments and animal husbandry authorities take the lead. The branch mobilizes rabbit industry enterprises in various regions to cooperate closely and process rabbit meat according to the tastes and eating habits of consumers in various regions. Foods with local characteristics are made and provided to consumers for free, along with extensive sales promotions. Organize the large-scale rabbit production and processing enterprises of this branch to actively cooperate with this activity. Through strong media reports, we will increase the publicity of rabbit meat and other products in order to promote the healthy development of my country's rabbit industry through consumption.

3. Purpose of the activity:

The purpose is to solve the problem of sales of live rabbits and rabbit meat processing products produced by the member units of this branch. When the funds and other conditions are mature, we will plan to first start in Beijing. , Shanghai, Guangdong and other places opened "rabbit meat catering stores", operating under the same brand, and then established "rabbit meat chain stores" in provincial capitals and major rabbit producing areas across the country to promote the development of my country's rabbit industry through online sales.

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Seven major benefits of eating rabbit meat

"There are no better birds than a poultry, and no better beast than a rabbit." This is the ancient people's view of the nutritional and health value of the food of birds and animals. The precise summary gives a high evaluation of the nutritional value of rabbit meat. Ancient Chinese medical books have recorded: "Rabbit meat is also beneficial to people when used as soup" and "rabbit meat is mild in nature and non-toxic, and it is mainly used to nourish the body and replenish qi". "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Rabbit meat is mainly used to cool blood, relieve heat and toxins, and benefit the large intestine", etc. It can be seen that rabbit meat has the effect of curing diseases and keeping fit.

Modern research shows that rabbit meat has high protein (containing 21-23% protein), high lysine (lysine accounts for 9.6% of protein), high digestibility (up to 85%), and high niacin ( Up to 12.8 mg/hundredg); low fat (only 4.9), low cholesterol (up to 65 mg/hundredg), low calories, etc.

First, rabbit meat has high protein content. There are eight essential amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body, especially lysine. This complete protein is the main nutrient to ensure the normal development of human tissues and organs. Experts call it "healthy meat" accordingly.

Secondly, rabbit meat has less fat and low cholesterol content. Unsaturated fatty acids that cannot be synthesized in the human body, especially lecithin, are high in content and are easily digested and absorbed. They are important nutrients for supplementing human brain tissue cells and are beneficial to brain health and intelligence. They are high-quality food for children and can also prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease. . Experts call it "puzzle meat".

Third, rabbit meat is rich in vitamin B, especially high in niacin. It not only promotes the transformation and synthesis of other nutrients, but also eliminates dermatitis, prevents rough skin, and makes skin delicate and smooth. Experts call it "beauty meat".

Fourth, rabbit meat is rich in minerals, especially calcium. It is essential for the normal development of fetuses, infants and young children. Calcium deficiency can easily cause bone softening, and severe cases may cause rickets. Therefore, pregnant women, children and the elderly often eat rabbit meat to maintain healthy bone growth and keep the body fit.

Fifth, rabbit meat can not only ensure the high nutrients required by the human body, but also prevent excessive intake of saturated fatty acids from increasing deposition in blood vessels, which can prevent arteriosclerosis. Therefore, rabbit meat is an ideal food for patients with hypertension, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes. It is a meat advocated and developed by the "China Nutrition Improvement Action Plan".

Sixth, the muscle fiber of rabbit meat is tender and delicate, easy to digest and absorb, and is more suitable for the elderly, children, people with appetite disorders and people with weak digestive function.

Seventh, rabbit meat is highly nutritious and low in calories. High nutrition is highlighted by its high biological value and rich unsaturated fatty acids. Rabbit meat is low in fat and cholesterol, so it has lower calories than other meats. Research has proven that aging can be delayed by limiting caloric intake while ensuring essential nutrients for the human body.

With the continuous development of science and technology, the nutritional and health functions of rabbit meat and its by-products will continue to be revealed and understood by people. At the same time, the fast-paced lifestyle and various pressures have put modern people’s bodies in a super state. Under heavy load, especially mental workers, it is even more necessary to replenish the body's essential nutrients through brain-building and intelligence-enhancing foods in a timely manner. Therefore, rabbit meat will be the best choice for modern people, and will thus reflect its special effects of strengthening the brain, improving intelligence, and prolonging life.