“Diet therapeutic Materia Media” records that abalone “enters the liver to relieve blood stasis, enters the intestines to cleanse dirt, and does not damage vitality. It strengthens yang and develops hundreds of meridians.”
Abalone function:
1. Abalone has extremely high nutritional value, rich in protein, and more nutrients such as calcium, iron, iodine, and vitamin A;
2. A bioactive substance called Baolingsu can be extracted from abalone. Experiments have shown that it can improve immunity, destroy the metabolic process of cancer cells, and increase the tumor suppression rate without damaging the normal cells of the body. It has protection The role of the body’s immune system.
3. Abalone can nourish yin, calm the liver, strengthen the kidneys, adjust adrenal secretion, and has the effect of regulating blood pressure in both directions;
4. Abalone has the effects of regulating menstruation, moisturizing and relieving intestinal inflammation, and can treat irregular menstruation, constipation and other diseases;
5. Abalone has the effect of nourishing yin and is a tonic but not drying seafood. There are no side effects such as toothache or nosebleeds after eating it. It doesn’t hurt to eat more.
Variety/Origin:
Abalone is produced all over the world, including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Middle East, Brazil, Chile, South Korea, China, and even the Philippines, Thailand, etc.
It can be roughly divided into dried abalone, frozen abalone and canned abalone.
Dried abalone:
The production areas include Japan, the Middle East, South Africa, South Korea, Australia, China and other places.
Japan is recognized as the best place of origin, and South Africa is the best-selling product.
Frozen abalone:
Produced in Australia, Africa, Philippines, Chile and China, etc.
The best and best-selling origin is recognized as Australia
Canned abalone:
The producing areas include Japan, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South Korea, China, etc.
The production of canned abalone in Japan is very small, while canned abalone from Australia and New Zealand are the best sellers.
How to choose/distinguish authenticity:
Abalone should be selected based on the exporting country first and then the number of heads.
The difference between old and new abalone: freshly dried abalone is called “new water”, and abalone stored for more than two years is called “old water”. The new water is lighter in color, the abalone flavor is not strong enough, and the “sugar heart” is insufficient. “Sugar-centered” abalone is formed when the chemicals in the abalone meat react during the drying process of the abalone. It has a better color and a strong flavor that sticks to your teeth. Therefore, the older the abalone is, the better the quality and the more valuable it is.
Authentic and fake abalone: The biggest difference between “fake abalone” and “real abalone” is that the former has a shell plate in the center of its back. Although it is peeled off during processing and drying, it will always leave an obvious mark. Therefore, any abalone with an obvious deep mark on the back is undoubtedly a fake abalone.
Preservation method of dried abalone: Dry the newly bought abalone in a ventilated and cool place to avoid sunlight. After cooling, put it in a container and store it. After a period of time, a layer of “white frost” will appear on the surface of the abalone, which is not moldy but mineral. Substances and salt seep out of the surface and do not affect consumption. Dry goods are considered top quality only if there is white frost on the surface.