Classification: Macrobrachium, belonging to the Palaemonidae family
Calories: 81kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Kidney-tonifying and yang-enhancing, lactation-promoting, blood stasis resolving and detoxification
Not suitable for: Individuals with asthma, gout, or hyperthyroidism
Introduction: The meat of river shrimp is tender and fresh. It has a stout and short body consisting of the cephalothorax (head and thorax) and abdomen. The cephalothorax is larger, while the anterior part of the abdomen is thicker and gradually becomes thinner and narrower towards the posterior. The body is covered by a hard shell that provides protection. Male shrimps have powerful second walking legs, and the appendages of the sixth abdominal segment have evolved into a tail fan. They are named “river shrimp” due to their bluish-green coloration. River shrimp is rich in protein, which is one of the essential nutrients for the human body. It also contains various minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, etc., which play important roles in growth, metabolism, and immune function. River shrimp is also a good source of vitamins, including vitamin B12, vitamin E, vitamin A, and others. High-quality river shrimp should have intact bodies with tightly connected heads, tails, and bodies, exhibiting a certain degree of elasticity and curvature. Normal shrimp should have a regular fishy smell, while any foul or unusual odor indicates spoilage.