Can the shell after cicada molting be eaten? How to eat? What is the nutritional value?

1. When the mature nymph of cicada becomes an adult, the shell under cicada slough is called cicada slough, also called cicada slough or cicada skin. Its main components contain chitin and protein, and it is an important traditional Chinese medicine.

2. The skin of cicada is called cicada slough, which is rich in chitin. Chitin does not repel cells, but can repair cells and slow down skin allergies. Japanese studies have confirmed that chitin has antioxidant capacity, which can activate cells, prevent cell aging and promote cell regeneration. Chitin also contains effective moisturizing ingredients, and its β -glucan can also effectively moisturize the skin.

Extended information experts remind: In summer, people should not easily pick cicadas and eat them themselves.

Cicada is a common Chinese herbal medicine, which can disperse wind and heat. At the beginning of July every year, cicada larvae begin to shed their shells, and this process will last until the end of July. Because cicadas can't be cultured artificially, they can only be picked by hand in the wild, so July is the best time to pick cicadas manually.

Mr. Zhao, a citizen who lives in Hongjiaozhou, found that whenever night falls, there are always people looking around with flashlights in the Woods and bamboo forests near Yuzhouwan Wetland Park. Mr. Zhao found that they were looking for cicadas in the dark.

At 7: 00 pm on July 17, the reporter came to Yuzhouwan Wetland Park, near the bamboo forest, and heard cicadas. The reporter saw from a distance that a group of people were holding flashlights and formed a team in twos and threes to look for cicadas. Mr. Zhou, a citizen who participated in picking cicadas, told reporters that eating cicadas in summer can prevent heatstroke and cool down.

Chen Shangjian, a Chinese medicine expert, told the reporter that the price of cicada slough in 20 17 medicinal materials market is 150 yuan/kg, while 20 10 only needs 50 yuan/kg. "There are fewer and fewer wild cicadas. In recent years, the price of cicadas has been rising year after year, which is mainly related to the weather. Heavy rain has greatly reduced the amount of cicada larvae unearthed, and dry weather will make the larvae unable to climb out of the ground. " Chen Shangjian said.

"Nanchang is very humid recently. If you don't pick it in time, it is easy to rot and mold, which may cause discomfort and even lead to food poisoning after eating. " Chen Shangjian reminded the public that not everyone is suitable for eating cicadas, so don't pick them easily.

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