Is turtle a fish?

The animal gelatin content in soft-shelled turtles is very high, and they contain various trace elements. Regular consumption of soft-shelled turtles can enhance the body's disease resistance, regulate the body's endocrine function, nourish the body, and have very high nutritional value. Soft-shelled turtles can also treat and prevent the occurrence of many diseases. Most people don't know much about soft-shelled turtles, and often think that there is "fish" in the name of soft-shelled turtles, and think that soft-shelled turtles are fish.

Is turtle a fish?

Soft-shell turtles are not fish, they are reptiles.

The soft-shelled turtle is also known as the tortoise and the round fish. In some places in the south, it is called Tan fish and Jia fish. It is an oviparous amphibian reptile with a head like a tortoise, but its carapace does not have tortoise-like stripes. The edges are soft, skirt-like, and dark green in color. Soft-shell turtles often live in the mud at the bottom of the water. They like to eat small animals such as fish and shrimp. They also eat melon rinds, fruit scraps, grass and grains. There are traces of soft-shelled turtles in rivers, lakes and reservoirs all over Jiangxi.

Is soft-shell turtle an allergy-inducing food?

Soft-shelled turtle is not considered an allergenic food, but is a highly nutritious supplement. People who have undergone surgery can eat it, but those who have recently had allergies should check what they are allergic to. If you are allergic to aquatic products, it is recommended to consume less.

Nutritional Value

Turtle, also known as round fish or soft-shelled turtle. Its meat has the delicious flavors of chicken, deer, beef, mutton and pork, so it is known as "the five-flavor meat of gourmet food". There is no trace of carcinogenic factors in it. The value of soft-shelled turtles has therefore greatly increased.

Soft-shelled turtle is rich in nutrients such as glue, keratin, copper, vitamin D, etc., which can enhance the body's disease resistance and regulate the body's endocrine function. It is also an excellent tonic for improving the quality of breast milk and enhancing the baby's immunity and intelligence.

The belly plate of the soft-shelled turtle is called "turtle plate" and is a precious Chinese medicine that has the effect of nourishing yin and reducing fire. Used to treat dizziness, vertigo, false heat, night sweats and other diseases. It also has a good effect on stubborn headaches left over from head trauma (such as neonatal head hematoma, etc.). Turtle shell glue is a large molecular collagen protein that contains various amino acids needed by the skin. It has the effects of nourishing the skin, beautifying the skin, and improving health. Of course, tortoise shell is a traditional Chinese medicine, and whether to use it should be decided by the doctor based on the specific circumstances.

Turtle neck can treat anal prolapse. Take the whole neck, roast it over low heat until dry, then crush it, mix it with hot vinegar, and wait until it is damp and has seeped through the vinegar. Wrap it tightly with field gauze, and use a cushion to fumigate it with the smoke. Generally, it will be cured after 3-5 times. Although soft-shelled turtle has a good therapeutic effect on postpartum weakness and loss of energy. However, pregnant women and those suffering from postpartum constipation should not eat it or should eat it in moderation.