Monopterus albus has just died. Bleeding in time will make the meat more delicious and edible. Please feel free to eat it. Monopterus albus has the functions of nourishing liver, strengthening yang and waist, tonifying kidney deficiency, enriching blood and benefiting qi, improving immunity, strengthening spleen, strengthening bones, nourishing yin and tonifying deficiency, and is a good tonic this season.

How long can't eel eat after it dies?

Generally speaking, it is best not to eat dead Monopterus albus. The longer the dead time, the greater the toxin accumulation. We suggest that it is best not to eat dead Monopterus albus. If you want to eat it, the dead time should not exceed 12 hour, that is, half a day.

How to identify dead Monopterus albus

Dead Monopterus albus contains an amine toxic substance, which can easily cause poisoning when eaten. Characteristics of shredded eel processed from dead Monopterus albus;

Blood color: eel silk has purple blood.

Hematocrit shape: blood clots in the abdomen cannot be dispersed or coagulated.

Meat quality: the meat quality is rough and lacks elasticity. Skin color: eel silk skin is gray and slightly dark.

Shopping skills of Monopterus albus

Monopterus albus generally likes to lie on the bottom of the water. If there is insufficient oxygen, it will surface to breathe oxygen, which means that Monopterus albus will die soon. Once Monopterus albus dies, histidine in the body will decompose to produce histamine, which is a toxic substance. After eating it, it will cause dizziness, chest tightness, headache and blood pressure drop. So don't buy eel that surfaced.