Calories: 138kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Promotes wound healing, nourishes and strengthens the brain
Not Suitable for: Individuals with cardiovascular diseases, men in preconception period
Introduction: Pork brain contains more calcium, phosphorus, and iron compared to pork meat, but it is extremely high in cholesterol. A 100g serving of pork brain contains as much as 3100mg of cholesterol, making it one of the highest among common foods. Pork brain has a sweet taste and cold nature. It is nutritionally rich, containing protein, fat, high amounts of cholesterol, B-vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other nutrients. It is believed to have benefits for brain health, nourishing the marrow, calming the mind, promoting wound healing, enhancing immune function, and strengthening the body. It can effectively alleviate symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, insomnia, chapped hands and feet, and chilblains. However, pork brain may harbor harmful substances such as bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Therefore, it is important to cook it thoroughly before consumption. Fresh pork brain should have intact membranes without any leakage of brain matter. The blood vessels on the meninges should be clear without any bleeding spots or patches, and the color should be reddish.