1, appearance difference

Pigeons are very small as soon as they hear their names. Pigeons are not adult pigeons. Just like newborn babies, their skin is very smooth, and of course their meat is very delicious. The old pigeon is an adult pigeon, which has experienced the hardships of life and the baptism of years, so its color is very deep, and it is not as smooth and delicate as the young pigeon.

2. Difference of nutritional value

The protein content of old pigeon meat is very high, and it is very easy to be absorbed after eating old pigeon meat, and its fat content is still very low, which is very suitable for people to eat.

Pigeon bones are rich in chondroitin, which can be compared with chondroitin in velvet. If eaten regularly, it has the effects of improving skin cell vitality, enhancing skin elasticity, improving blood circulation and rosy complexion. Pigeons contain more branched-chain amino acids and arginine, which can promote the synthesis of protein in vivo and accelerate wound healing.

3, the difference between eating

Young pigeons are mainly roasted to eat, so that they can get the essence, while old pigeons mainly cook soup.

Is it better to use old pigeons or young pigeons in pigeon soup?

It is best to use old pigeons in pigeon soup, because the fat content of old pigeons is low and the meat quality is firm, and the pigeon soup cooked is light, delicious and slightly sweet. In addition, using old pigeons to cook pigeon soup is more nutritious and can withstand long-term cooking.

The nutritional value of young pigeons is not as good as that of old pigeons, but the meat is tender and rich in fat, which is more suitable for frying or roasting. Pigeon soup cooked with young pigeons is relatively greasy, and pigeon meat is basically inedible after cooking.