WHAT IS A MACKEREL

WHAT IS A MACKEREL

Here we need to pay attention to the "herring" which is different from one of the four great fishes in China. Mackerel and mackerel body shape is very similar, the difference is: mackerel eyes generally wide, side is blue stripes, tail shank short and thin, two dorsal fins apart, the distance is large, back and anal fin only 5 small fins.

Nutritional value of mackerel

Mackerel meat taste sweet, rich nutrition, protein, amino acids, fat is more, the liver oil content is high, in addition to rich in common fish oil all DHA, DPA, but also contains essential vitamins A, vitamin D, vitamin E and other vitamins.

1. Mackerel is a typical high protein, low fat fish species, and its protein is more easily digested by the human body, absorption, so it is more suitable for those who need to supplement protein people eat.

2. Mackerel contains trace elements content is relatively high, mainly including iron, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and other elements, although the human body's demand is relatively small, but it is indispensable.

3. Mackerel heart contains cytochrome C, vitamin C, etc., gastric mucosa contains hyaluronidase, vitamin B1, 2, etc., pancreas contains insulin.

4. Spermatozoa contains ichthyospermine, eggs contain phospholipids, steroids, neurophospholipids, and liver contains vitamins A and D.

5. Fish oil is rich in EPA, AA and is an important component of preventing arteriosclerosis, cerebral thrombosis, myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular diseases.