Shrimp

2024 Author: Rachel Wainwright | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 07:39

Shrimps belong to the infraorder of crustaceans, which belongs to the order of decapods. They live in all the seas of the world, some species are found even in fresh waters. The size of the shrimp varies and depends on belonging to a particular species, but an adult does not exceed 30 cm and is not shorter than 2 cm. The size of individuals is directly proportional to the temperature of the water in which they live: in warmer seas, shrimps are found larger. The largest shrimps are called king (length up to 20 cm) and tiger (length up to 30 cm). The main suppliers of shrimp in our country are Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Thailand and Latin America. It is believed that shrimp from Southeast Asian countries are distinguished by the presence of additives (including antibiotics) and lower quality compared to those supplied from Ecuador, Nicaragua or Brazil.where quality standards are higher.

The nutritional value Portion of Shrimp 100 g Amount per serving Calories 99 Calories from Fat 2.52 % Daily value ^* Total Fat 0.28 g 0% Saturate fats 0.06 g 0% Polyunsaturated. fats 0.08 g Monounsaturated. fats 0.05 g Trans fat 0 g Cholesterol 189 mg 63% Sodium 111 mg 5% Potassium 259 mg 7% Total Carbohydrates 0.2 g 0% Dietary fiber 0 0% Protein 23.98 g 48% Iron 3% Calcium 7% Magnesium 10% Phosphorus 24% Zinc 11% * Calculation for a daily diet of 2000 kcal

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Cold-water shrimps are brought to us from Norway, Estonia, Canada, Denmark and Lithuania. They are smaller but tastier, healthier and more nutritious. Experts assure that the best taste is inherent in shrimp from the reservoirs of Greenland and Canada.

On the territory of Russia, the main habitat of these arthropods is the seas of the Far East, where their species diversity reaches hundreds of species.

Shrimp is delivered to shops chilled, frozen, canned and fresh. Fresh frozen shrimp retain all the beneficial properties, so they are preferable.

Composition and calorie content of shrimp

Shrimp is not only an extremely tasty product, but also very useful, because with a low calorie content of shrimp, the content of minerals, vitamins and trace elements in them is colossal.

So, shrimp contains the following vitamins: B9, PP, C, B1, B2, D, E. Among the trace elements that are contained in these animals are sodium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, iodine, zinc, sulfur, calcium, fluorine, manganese, cobalt, magnesium, copper and molybdenum.

By the content of iodine, an element necessary for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, shrimp bypasses beef a hundred times.

They contain almost exclusively protein, which makes it possible to classify this product as dietary. 100 g of shrimp contains 18.3 g of this nutrient, while the content of fat and carbohydrates is 1.2 g and 0.8 g, respectively.

The calorie content of shrimp is 87 Kcal, which makes this product indispensable for those who follow the diet and shape.

Useful properties of shrimp

The benefits of shrimp are difficult to overestimate. Along with the low calorie content of shrimp, there are many beneficial properties of shrimp, thanks to which these seafood has won love among people of different cultures and nationalities.

So, experts assure that people who regularly eat these arthropods are less likely to suffer from allergic diseases and have a strong immune system, and vascular diseases bother them much less often.

Nutritionists recommend including shrimp in the diet for those who are prone to inflammatory diseases and often suffer from colds. The benefits of shrimp are also known and proven in the prevention of cancer.

For those who wish to keep their youth longer, the beneficial properties of shrimp will also come to the rescue. The fact is that shrimp contains astaxanthin - a powerful antioxidant, a natural carotenoid, to which shrimps owe not only their bright color, but also the ability to influence the formation and development of new tissues and cells.

Finally, the lack of saturated fats and the presence of omega-3 acids in shrimp makes them a tasty and healthy delicacy for those who suffer from atherosclerosis or overweight.

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