Bean worm is commonly known as "bean worm", which is the larva of the bean moth. The bean worm is emerald green throughout and has a thorn in the tail, although it looks very maddening, it is not aggressive to people, and children often play with it when they are young.
Bean worm often appears in soybean fields, hiding under the leaves to nibble on leaf flesh, so it is a pest. But in recent years, insects have gradually become a delicacy, and bean worms are no exception, and even some people specialize in breeding bean worms to eat. Is there anything special about bean worms in terms of nutritional value?
The history of the consumption of bean worms has been quite long, as early as the Qing Dynasty, Pu Songling was recorded in his "Silkworm Classic". However, modern nutrition can know its nutritional composition more precisely. We all know that insects are generally rich in protein, and bean worms are no exception.
The water content of fresh bean worm is high, the general water accounts for more than 75%, and the protein in the dry matter of bean worm accounts for the majority, and the general protein content is as high as 63.7%, far more than the milk and eggs we usually eat, so bean worm is a veritable high protein insect. In addition, bean worms contain 18 amino acids and 8 essential amino acids.
Bean worm is not only rich in nutrients, but also has a good taste, which is quite popular with consumers. There are also many ways to eat bean worms, which are crispy and delicious after frying, and can also be stir-fried, soup, and grilled.
The price of bean worm has always been very high, we search for bean worm from the e-commerce platform, we will find the price as high as 120 yuan / catty or so. Therefore, it has also spawned the industry of bean worm farming.
Have you ever eaten bean worms?
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