How to eat fish glue? The efficacy and function of fish glue

Fish glue is the dried product of swim bladder (auxiliary respiratory organ), which is rich in gum, so it is named fish glue, also known as fish belly flower glue. Fish glue is as famous as bird's nest and shark's fin. It is one of the "Eight Treasures" and is known as "Marine Ginseng".

The main components of fish glue are advanced collagen, vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, zinc, iron and selenium. Its protein content is as high as 84.2%, and its fat is only 0.2%. It is an ideal food with high protein and low fat. Is a raw material for human body to supplement and synthesize protein, and is easy to absorb and utilize.

A functional fish protein, from the appearance, the new fish glue is whiter and more transparent, while the old fish glue tends to be dark yellow, wrinkled and full of cracks. From the taste point of view, the new fish glue tastes sticky, while the old fish glue is completely non-sticky, and it becomes very thick when cooked, even more than a centimeter, just like eating muffins, which is white powder.

Fish glue usually comes from grouper, and the nutritional value of fish glue has not been scientifically determined. It is known that the demand for fish glue has led to the extinction of many species such as yellow-lipped fish and California Bay grouper.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, fish glue has nourishing and dietetic effects. It is made of dried swim bladder. Sturgeon and large yellow croaker are generally used as raw materials. Because all kinds of gelatin fish maws are processed from different fish, the hardness of swim bladder is also different, which can be divided into three types: wide maws, gelatin and fried maws, and the value ranges from several hundred yuan to several thousand yuan per catty. Hua Jiao belongs to the "Eight Treasures of the Sea" since ancient times. After nutritional analysis, it is like the "Da Vinci Code", which has solved the mystery of Hua Jiao's "treasure".

Fish glue contains a lot of collagen, which is easy to be absorbed and utilized, so it is favored by people. There are more on the market now? ? Fish glue and big fish glue in the deep sea, commonly known as "reckless glue", are both processed from fish with extremely rich gum. These fish gels are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other essential elements.

Fish glue can enhance the digestion and absorption function of gastrointestinal tract, improve appetite, and help to prevent and treat anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation and other diseases; Can enhance the toughness and elasticity of muscle tissue, enhance physical strength and eliminate fatigue; It can enhance brain nerve function, promote growth and development, improve thinking and intelligence, and maintain normal gland secretion; Can be used for preventing and treating unresponsiveness, infantile dysplasia, postpartum hypogalactia, senile amnesia and insomnia. Because fish glue contains a lot of glue juice, it has the effects of promoting blood circulation, enriching blood, stopping bleeding, keeping out cold and eliminating dampness, so it can improve immunity and is more suitable for people with weak constitution, deficiency of true yin and mental fatigue.

In addition, fish glue is the best choice for women to supplement collagen. Protein in human skin is 70% collagen, and the reticular structure supports the skin, making it look smooth, full, soft and elastic. With the increase of age, the loss rate of collagen in skin tissue gradually exceeds the production rate, so the skin loses elasticity, becomes thinner and aging, and appears relaxation, wrinkles and dryness. Therefore, timely supplementation of collagen can restore the youthful vitality of the skin.