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Do cicadas have parasites? Are cicadas poisonous?

Time: T17:28:22 Author: cwh

Summer is here, and cicadas are everywhere. It seems that there are reports that cicadas are not edible, and they have parasites or something. As a result, many people want to eat them but dare not. Below, the editor of No. 5 website will introduce to you whether cicadas have parasites and whether cicadas are poisonous.

Do cicadas have parasites?

1. Do cicada monkeys have pesticide residues?

Some experts have said that insects are more sensitive to toxins than humans, and if they ingest an excessive amount of toxins, they will die. So, if we catch a living cicada monkey, there is no problem.

2. Do cicada monkeys absorb heavy metals?

Insects such as cicada monkeys have the ability to repel heavy metals, and there will be no heavy metals in their bodies. And the information we found also shows that when breeding cicada monkeys, the land required is pollution-free...

So, this one is also false!

3. Do cicada monkeys carry bacteria and viruses?

Cicadas are wild insects. Some of them may carry pathogens such as parasites on their wings and feet. When cleaning, you should remove the head, feet and wings. It is best to rinse them with light salt water and then dry them (if you can soak them in salt water overnight, that would be even better). They must be cooked thoroughly when cooking, and frying is best.

Is the golden cicada poisonous?

As for the claim that golden cicada contains pathogenic bacteria that are harmful to humans, from a professional perspective, this is simply impossible. Since there is such a piece of news, in order to make the majority of cicada monkey lovers no longer tremble with fear, and to clear the cicada monkey's name, let's see what benefits golden cicada has on the body!!! According to the physical and chemical analysis and research of the Chinese Academy of Food and Nutrition, every 100g of golden cicada nymphs is rich in protein 72g, fat 15g, ash 1.8g; in addition, it also contains calcium, phosphorus, iron and multiple vitamins and trace elements necessary for the human body. According to scientific analysis, golden cicadas are rich in amino acids, proteins and trace elements, and essential amino acids for the human body account for 46.63% of the total amino acids. Comparing the protein content of the same 100g of golden cicada with that of other animals: the protein content of golden cicada nymphs is 3.5 times that of lean beef (containing 20.2%), 4.3 times that of lean pork (16.7%), 3.8 times that of mutton, 3 times that of chicken (23.3%), 4 times that of carp (17.3), and 6 times that of eggs (11.8%). It can be seen that the protein content of golden cicada nymphs is much higher than any animal meat and poultry eggs; and because they contain multiple nutrients necessary for the human body, they have excellent auxiliary therapeutic effects on promoting growth and development, replenishing the body's metabolic consumption, and the recovery of patients with physical weakness. Therefore, it has become a rare natural, pollution-free, high-quality nutritious food.

Side effects of cicada shells

Although cicada shells have many functions, they also have some side effects. Some people experience persistent stomach pain and bloating after taking them, but they usually disappear after half an hour. This side effect is relatively small, which means that cicada shells are basically non-toxic, and only a few people will experience this situation, so don't worry too much, just take it under the guidance of a doctor.

Precautions for cicada molt

1. Pregnant women should be careful when eating cicada shells. Because cicada shells are cold and sweet in taste, they are a traditional Chinese medicine for dispelling wind and heat. If pregnant women take a large amount of cicada shells in daily life, it may cause symptoms of miscarriage, so pregnant women should try not to eat cicada shells.

2. Be careful when eating cicada molts during breastfeeding. Because cicada molts have the effect of stopping milk production, breastfeeding mothers should try not to eat cicada molts.

Cicada shells are a traditional Chinese medicine with very high medicinal value and have a very good effect on our body. However, there are certain contraindications to taking cicada shells. I hope everyone will follow the doctor's instructions before taking it.