Silkworm pupa protein content

People should all know that silkworm pupae are very nutritious, and eating silkworm pupae regularly can supplement the protein that the human body lacks. The method of making silkworm pupae can be adjusted according to people's taste requirements, but it should not be difficult for people to find that silkworm pupae can also improve the body's immunity. People who regularly eat silkworm pupae can resist some viral infections. But what is the protein content of silkworm pupae?

Silkworm pupae are rich in protein and various amino acids, and are a high-end nutritional supplement for the weak, sick, the elderly and women after childbirth. Silkworm pupae can produce substances with pharmacological activity, which can effectively increase the level of white blood cells in the human body, thereby improving the body's immune function and delaying the aging of human functions. Silkworm pupa oil can lower blood lipids and cholesterol, and has a significant effect on the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and improving liver function.

Applicable people:

[Suitable Food] Suitable for people with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver, and diabetes; suitable for people with tuberculosis and weak body; suitable for children with malnutrition; suitable for people with chronic gastritis and gastroptosis; suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with weak waist and knees, frequent urination at night, impotence and spermatorrhea.

[Avoid eating] Silkworm pupae can replenish the body, but people with athlete's foot should avoid eating them.

Nutritional value:

Silkworm pupae have extremely high nutritional value and are rich in protein (fresh silkworm pupae contain 51% crude protein), fatty acids (29% crude fat), and vitamins (including vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin D and ergosterol, etc.). The protein content of silkworm pupae is over 50%, which is much higher than that of general food, and the protein contains a full range of essential amino acids. Silkworm pupa protein is composed of 18 kinds of amino acids, among which the content of 8 essential amino acids for the human body is very high. The content of these eight essential amino acids for the human body in silkworm pupae is about twice that of pork, four times that of eggs, and ten times that of milk. It is nutritionally balanced and in appropriate proportions, and is a high-quality insect protein.

Preparation method:

Stir-fry, boil into soup, or grind into powder.

Additional recipe:

1. Silkworm pupa powder: 90g silkworm pupae, baked and dried, then ground into powder. Take 30g each time, with rice drink or warm water.

This prescription specifically uses silkworm pupae to nourish the spleen and replenish deficiency. It is suitable for children with malnutrition or long-term tuberculosis, and muscle wasting. Silkworm pupae can also be fried and eaten.

2. Silkworm pupa soup: 60g silkworm pupa, decoct with water and rice wine (or white wine) and take the juice.