What is the medicinal value of scallops?

Abalone is a scallop product, which is usually eaten after being dried or sun-dried. It is not only rich in nutrients, but also tastes delicious. Regular consumption is particularly effective for the human body, and can help improve physical fitness and resist disease. Its medicinal value is far more than that. So what is the medicinal value of abalone? Let’s learn more about it through the following introduction.

Medicinal value of scallop

Scallops are mild in nature, sweet and salty in taste, and have the effects of nourishing yin, tonifying the kidney, regulating the middle, lowering qi, and benefiting the five internal organs.

1. Lower blood pressure and cholesterol

Dried scallop can nourish yin and tonify the kidney. It can also treat symptoms of dizziness and improve symptoms of thirst and coughing up blood. It can also be used to treat weak spleen and stomach. Regular consumption can lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

2. Soften blood vessels

Scallops also have the effects of anti-cancer, softening blood vessels, and preventing arteriosclerosis.

Nutritional value of scallops

1. Dried scallops contain a lot of protein and rich carbohydrates. In addition, they are also rich in vitamin B2 and a variety of trace elements, including calcium, phosphorus and iron. In addition, its protein content is very high, which is much higher than beef and shrimp.

2. Rich in minerals, the content is much higher than shark fin and bird's nest.

3. Dried scallops are rich in glutamic acid and taste very fresh. Compared with fresh scallops, the fishy smell of dried scallops is greatly reduced.

Through the above introduction, we know the medicinal value of scallops. Usually, we mainly buy them for consumption. We should also pay attention when purchasing. Generally, fresh scallops are light yellow, especially the meat is very compact, and the grains are relatively complete and full. They can be stored in the refrigerator at ordinary times.