The main component of sea cucumber is collagen, which is different from ordinary protein. Basically insoluble in water, without water-soluble protein and other nutrients. Trace elements in sea cucumber are basically locked in cells, so even if it is boiled, there is no need to worry about the nutrient loss of sea cucumber.

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Sea cucumber is high in protein, low in fat and sugar, and rich in various essential amino acids, vitamins, essential fatty acids, macro and trace elements. The highest content of protein in dried products is 9 1.20%, and other kinds are about 80%. The highest fat content of Japanese ginseng is 3.7%, and most other varieties are below 1%. The highest sugar content of Stichopus japonicus is 13.2%, and other species are below 3%. Protein is the material basis of life activities and the main substance that constitutes the human body. Fat and sugar are the main sources of energy and heat for human body. ?

Sea cucumber contains 18 kinds of amino acids, among which glycine, arginine and glutamic acid are much higher than other amino acids. In addition, the essential amino acid content of Stichopus japonicus is significantly higher than that of other sea cucumbers. Amino acids are the material basis for the synthesis of protein, and have extremely high nutritional and medicinal values.

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