Pig Zheng is pig's trotters, which is called pig Zheng in some parts of Guangdong.

The hoof contains more protein, fat and carbohydrates, can accelerate the metabolism, slow down the aging of the body, and for lactating women can play a double role in lactation and beauty.

Calories per 100g (kcal) 259, thiamin (mg) 0.5, calcium (mg) 33, protein (g) 23.6, riboflavin (mg) 0.1, magnesium (mg) 5, fat (g) 18.8, niacin (mg) 1.5, iron (mg) 1.1, manganese (mg) 0.1, vitamin E (mg) 0.1.

Zinc ( mg) 1.14, Vitamin A (mcg) 35, Cholesterol (mg) 192, Copper (mg) 0.9, Carotenoids (mcg) 0.4, Potassium (mg) 54, Phosphorus (mg) 33, Retinol Equivalent (mcg) 58.2, Sodium (mcg) 101, Selenium (mcg) 5.85.

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Classification of Pig's Feet

Front hooves, also known as front elbows, are thick-skinned, sinewy, gelatinous, and lean, and are often cooked with the skin on, making them fatty but not greasy. Suitable for burning, steak, sauce, stew, hoof brine, making soup. Such as braised elbow, vegetable heart steak elbow, stewed elbow.

The back of the hoof, also known as the back of the elbow, due to connective tissue more than the front elbow content, skin old and tough, poor quality than the front elbow. Its cooking method, and use is basically the same as the front elbow.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Trotters