Can children eat silkworm pupae?

Silkworm pupae are a food we are very familiar with and have relatively high nutritional value. People often eat silkworm pupae to supplement the protein that the body lacks. However, children’s diet should pay attention to healthy and scientific combinations, so there are some foods that children should pay attention to when eating. Or some foods are forbidden for children, so can children eat silkworm pupae?

Can children eat silkworm pupae?

Children can eat some silkworm pupae in moderation. 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.

"Compendium of Materia Medica" says that it "can treat malnutrition and emaciation in children, grow muscles, reduce fever, and eliminate roundworms." It also records a prescription for treating infantile malnutrition or long-term tuberculosis and muscle wasting, namely, Silkworm Pupa Powder: 90g of silkworm pupae, baked and dried, and ground into powder. Take 30g each time, with rice drink or warm water. "Sui Xi Ju Diet" believes that silkworm pupae are sweet and warm, replenish qi, quench thirst, kill insects, treat malnutrition, childhood fatigue, and help lactation. During infancy, the spleen and stomach are not fully developed, and the body's defense system is in the construction stage. In addition, parents are afraid that their children are not eating well enough, which leads to irregular eating in their children. Due to abnormal spleen and stomach function, it is most appropriate to use silkworm pupae for conditioning at this time. Stomach worms are also a problem that parents are worried about. Silkworm pupae are a powerful weapon to kill insects.

However, children should not eat too many silkworm pupae, because silkworm pupae contain a lot of protein, and children's intestinal mucosa has high permeability, which can cause allergic reactions. In addition, frequent consumption can lead to precocious puberty. Silkworm pupae contain a high level of hormones. If children consume them frequently, it will lead to precocious puberty, which is especially obvious in growing boys.

Recommended method of making silkworm pupae

Cumin silkworm pupa

Ingredients: 250g silkworm pupae, some cumin, some dried chili peppers

1. Wash the purchased silkworm pupae clean (the silkworm pupae are a bit oily because they are washed with hot water).

2. Pour oil into the pan, add dried chilies and stir-fry until fragrant, then pour in the silkworm pupae and start stir-frying. Add appropriate amount of salt. Because they contain a certain amount of water after washing, turn to low heat and stir-fry until all the water is dried.

3. Add some cumin and stir-fry until fragrant before serving. OK, serve!

Boiled silkworm pupae in salt water

Ingredients: 500g silkworm pupae, salt, onion, garlic, pepper, aniseed, cooking wine, spicy and fresh

1. Wash the silkworm pupae in clean water.

2. Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot, then add onion, ginger and garlic.

3. Add a large piece of star anise and pour in an appropriate amount of cooking wine.

4. Pour in a small spoonful of salt.

5. Cover the pot and cook on low heat. Cook for 10 minutes after boiling, and simmer for another 10 minutes.

6. Add a drop of sesame oil and serve.

7. Put the cooked silkworm pupae into a plate and sprinkle with appropriate amount of spicy and fresh spices to make it taste better.

Precautions for eating silkworm pupae

1. Silkworm pupae cannot be eaten without being processed, and must not be eaten directly by mixing them with cold dishes or pickling them in salt.

2. Silkworm pupae that are not fresh, have changed color to black, are pink, or have a numbing or spicy taste are not edible.

3. Silkworm pupae have a strange smell and a foul odor and are inedible.

4. Silkworm pupae are inedible if they are left for too long, more than one week in cold weather or more than 20 hours in hot weather.

5. People with a history of food allergies such as fish and shrimp should not eat it.