The growth environment of the water chestnut is a freshwater lake. Since its flowering, the water chestnut has been under water all the time. It is deeply affected by the environment. Freshwater lakes contain many parasites and fungi. Therefore, this water chestnut is highly likely to be contaminated. Parasite eggs or living organisms in their bodies may be eaten raw.
Water chestnuts are eaten raw and eat well
Water chestnuts eat well.
The growth environment of the water chestnut is a freshwater lake. Since its flowering, the water chestnut has been under water all the time. It is deeply affected by the environment. Freshwater lakes contain many parasites and fungi. Therefore, this water chestnut is highly likely to be contaminated. Parasite eggs or living organisms in their bodies may be eaten raw.
The advantages and disadvantages of eating water chestnuts
Raw benefits
The water chestnut is suitable for eating fresh when it is tender and tender. The water chestnut contains a lot of starch components, giving a faint fragrance of sweet and sweet taste in fresh food. It can be appetizing and healthy, except that starch components are not very good for digestion and absorption, and other nutrients. The material composition is retained the best and the nutritional value is the highest.
Raw food
Water chestnuts may contain parasites. Parasites or eggs may not be killed when eaten raw. They may directly cause parasite infections, and starches are difficult to digest when eaten raw, and may also cause indigestion.
How long does the water chestnut cook?
Water chestnuts generally need to cook for 15 minutes to be cooked thoroughly. The size of the water chestnut is affected by the variety. Among them, the 4 water chestnut angles are the smallest, while the 2 water chestnut angles are the largest and the boiling time is different, usually within 10 to 15 minutes.
Precautions for eating water chestnuts
1. Water chestnuts are cold and belong to cold food. After eating, there will be spleen and stomach chill. Therefore, it should not be consumed in large quantities to avoid diarrhea.
2. Water chestnuts grow in lakes and other aquatic environments and are highly likely to be infected by parasites. Therefore, it is best to eat water chestnuts that are fully cooked to avoid eating raw parasites.
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