Sturgeon has been used as medicine in ancient times. "Compendium of Materia Medica. Siniperca chuatsi quoted chenchen Tibetan saying: "Its liver is mainly used to treat malignant sores and scabies, and can't be fried with salt", and under the chapter "Sturgeon", it quoted a cloud: "Its meat supplements and benefits qi, strengthens the body, cooks juice and drinks it, and treats bloody stranguria; Its nose meat is preserved to make up for the gas; Its seeds are like red beans, which are healthy to eat and kill worms in the abdomen. " According to the Institute of Oceanography of China Academy of Sciences, muscle contains more than ten kinds of essential amino acids, and fat contains 12.5% DHA and EPA (also known as brain gold), which has a good effect on softening cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, promoting brain development, improving IQ and preventing Alzheimer's disease. Cartilage and bone marrow (commonly known as "dragon tendon") have anti-cancer factors and can be eaten directly. They are known as "shark wings and sturgeon bones".

People who are allergic to aquatic products should be cautious.

Nutritional value of sturgeon

Protein content of sturgeon is high: the protein content of sturgeon is much richer than that of birds and animals, and the protein content of its meat and fish eggs is as high as 18. 1% and 26.2% respectively. When the supply of protein in the body is insufficient, children can cause adult growth retardation, weight loss, muscle atrophy, fatigue and anemia, wounds are difficult to heal, resistance to infectious diseases is reduced, and physical recovery is slow after illness and postpartum. Each gram of protein can produce 4000 calories in the body, and the protein content of sturgeon is unmatched by any animal.

Sturgeon is rich in eight essential amino acids: sturgeon is rich in eight essential amino acids: lysine, leucine, isoleucine, methionine, threonine, tryptophan, phenylalanine and valine. As long as the human body lacks one of these eight amino acids, it will cause metabolic disorder.

Sturgeon is rich in highly unsaturated fatty acids and brain gold: most food animals contain saturated fatty acids. When people eat too much saturated fatty acids, blood lipids will rise and atherosclerosis will occur. The sturgeon fat contains 12.5% DHA (highly unsaturated fatty acid) and EPA (also known as brain gold). Eating sturgeon will not only accumulate cholesterol in human blood, but also strengthen brain development and improve brain efficiency.

Function and efficacy of sturgeon

Long-term consumption of sturgeon meat has obvious curative effect on chronic low back pain, stomach disease and alopecia.

Sturgeon cartilage has anticancer effect. The anticancer factor (bioactive component) contained in sturgeon cartilage is 15 ~ 20 times that of shark cartilage.

The gills of sturgeon have special effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials.

Sturgeon liver is mainly used to treat scabies.

Sturgeon oil has a special effect on burns.

Sturgeon's nose tonifies deficiency and lowers qi.

Because swim bladder contains 80% collagen, it has obvious curative effect on leucorrhea, malignant tumor, kidney deficiency, impotence, nocturnal emission, hemoptysis, hematemesis, intestinal bleeding and neurasthenia.

Sturgeon roe has the functions of beauty and fitness, and can drive away human parasites.

Sturgeon also has cosmetic effects. Long-term consumption can eliminate spots and wrinkles, balance oil, make skin rosy and elastic, and eliminate "acne". It is also the best biological raw material for developing beauty cosmetics.

How to eat sturgeon

Sturgeon can be eaten raw or smoked. Its bones are cartilage. Tendons, intestines and fins can all be processed into famous dishes, especially fins can be made into shark fins. Fish eggs, commonly known as black gold, can be made into the prestigious black caviar.

Sturgeon is a highly utilized treasure. Except sturgeon meat, its belly, nose, tendons and bones can be made into China famous dishes with unique style, all of which are excellent delicacies, which are memorable after meals and often appear on the table of state banquets. Fish skin can also be made into glue.

Smoked sturgeon is especially delicious when eaten cold. Because the fish is tight, it is best to put the fresh sturgeon on hold for 48 hours before cooking. Pickling also helps the fish to soften. For peeling or easier digestion, you can cook the fish in hot water for a few minutes, or beat the fish with a tool before cooking.