The eating value of snail

Snails, also known as snails, usually live in ponds, paddy fields, creeks, or river channels. In recent years, artificial breeding has been developed in some places. The snails are small in size, and their flesh is not much. Their real muscles are just the head and feet that come out of the screw. Therefore, when eating snails, they only eat their flesh and discard the five internal organs instead of eating. The snail meat is delicate and delicious, and it is known as the "Pearl in the dish." It is rich in egg, vitamins and essential amino acids and trace elements. It is a typical high-protein, low-fat, high-calcium natural animal health food. Usually after June and July, the snout's farrowing period has only grown fat. Before and after the Mid-Autumn Festival, it was the time when the snail was most plump, and there was no sense of dissatisfaction with the snails.

The snail's nutritional value is high. According to analysis, edible parts of snails contain approximately 81 grams of water per 100 grams, protein 10.7 grams, fat 1.2 grams, carbohydrate 4 grams, ash 3.3 grams, calcium 1357 milligrams, phosphorus 191 milligrams, iron 19.8 milligrams, thiamine 0.05mg, riboflavin 0.17mg, niacin 2.2mg, vitamin A130 international unit.

The snail is also a medicinal animal. The therapeutic value is also high.

1. The snail is rich in vitamin A, protein, iron and calcium and can cure diseases. According to the legend, eating snails on August 15 will make the eyes "as clear as the moon."

2. Snails contain less calories and are ideal food for dieters.

3. The snails are sweet and salty, cold, and have a function of removing heat, removing heat, diuresis, quenching thirst and sober up.

4. The snail also has the functions of clearing away heat and keeping eyesight, benefiting water, and directing water, and has therapeutic effects on diseases such as red eyes, jaundice, beriberi and acne.

5. Edible snail has a significant effect on body odor.