Fresh And Natural Dried Scallops Chinese Dried Scallop Seafood

Product Specification

High-quality, fresh and natural Scallops

Scallops are a kind of food (made from the adductor muscle of scallops), and they are the dried products of scallops. It is highly nutritious and has the functions of nourishing Yin and tonifying the kidney, harmonizing the stomach and regulating the middle. It can treat symptoms such as dizziness, dry throat and thirst, consumptive cough with blood, and weak spleen and stomach. Regular consumption is helpful for lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and enhancing physical fitness.

The ancients said, "Three days after eating, one still finds chicken and shrimp tasteless." It can be seen that the deliciousness of scallops is extraordinary. It is made by air-drying the adductor muscle of scallops and also has the effects of anti-cancer, softening blood vessels and preventing arteriosclerosis

I. The Functions and Effects of Dried Scallops

1. Assist in calcium supplementation and bone strengthening

Dried scallops have a relatively high calcium content (about 100-150mg per 100g). When combined with vitamin D-rich foods, they can promote calcium absorption and have a certain auxiliary effect on osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly people or bone development in teenagers.

2. Nourish Yin and tonify the kidney

According to traditional Chinese medicine, dried scallops are neutral in nature and sweet in taste, and they belong to the kidney meridian. They can relieve symptoms of kidney Yin deficiency such as soreness and weakness in the waist and knees and night sweats. They are often stewed in soup with wolfberries and yams.

3. Enhance immunity

Its protein content is as high as 50-60g/100g, and it also contains trace elements such as selenium and zinc, which can help enhance the activity of immune cells. It is suitable for people recovering after surgery or those prone to fatigue to consume in moderation.

Ii. Calorie and Nutritional Analysis

Calories: Dried scallops are approximately 330kcal per 100g, which is equivalent to 1.9 bowls of 150g rice (174kcal per bowl). It is necessary to control the intake to avoid exceeding the calorie limit.

Protein (about 55g) : It has an extremely high content and is beneficial for muscle repair and metabolic regulation, but excessive intake may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys.

Sodium (about 1500mg) : It has a relatively high content. Hypertensive patients need to limit it, but for those on a low-sodium diet, it can help maintain electrolyte balance.

Calcium (about 120mg) : It can help prevent osteoporosis, but its absorption rate is lower than that of dairy products.

Zinc (about 6mg) : Promotes wound healing and taste function. People lacking zinc can supplement it in moderation.

Selenium (about 50μg) : It has a prominent antioxidant effect and helps delay cellular aging.

Vitamin B12 (about 10μg) : Promotes red blood cell production and has a certain improvement effect on anemia.

Iii. Recommendations for Healthy Eating Methods

Dried scallop and glutinous rice porridge

Ingredients: 10g dried scallops, 50g glutinous rice, a little shredded ginger.

Method: Soak the dried scallops until they expand, then tear them into pieces. Cook them together with glutinous rice for 40 minutes and season with shredded ginger.

Functions: Easy to digest, suitable for those with weak stomachs and intestines, and helps to tonify qi and nourish blood.

2. Steamed egg with dried scallops

Ingredients: 5g dried scallops, 2 eggs, and an appropriate amount of chopped scallions.

Method: Soak the dried scallops until they expand, then chop them finely. Mix them with the egg liquid and steam for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped scallions.

Functions: High protein and low fat, promoting children's growth and development.

3. Chicken soup with dried scallops

Ingredients: 15g dried scallops, 200g chicken, 10g wolfberries.

Method: Blanch the chicken, then stew it with dried scallops and wolfberries for 1.5 hours. Season with salt.

Functions: Nourishing Yin and tonifying the kidney, relieving fatigue.

Iv. Dietary Restrictions and Pairings

Contraindications: People with high uric acid and allergies should consume with caution.

Suitable for matching:

Winter melon (Diuretic and de-swelling)

Chinese cabbage (moistening dryness and promoting bowel movements)

Yam (Strengthens the spleen and benefits the stomach)

Taboo combinations:

Beer (increases the risk of gout)

Persimmons (prone to causing indigestion)

Cold-natured fruits and vegetables (such as bitter gourd, which aggravates spleen and stomach coldness)

Taboos for special groups:

Gout patients: Dried scallops have a high purine content (about 300mg/100g), which may induce joint pain.

Hypertensive patients: The sodium content is relatively high. It is recommended to consume no more than 5g per day.

Pregnant women: It should be thoroughly cooked to prevent parasites. Excessive cooking may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.