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How is the quality and size of abalone measured?

Abalone is usually graded by head!!

Generally, South African two-head abalone is the best!! Followed by four-head, six-head, eight-head, etc.!! It's a bit like prawns!!

How to distinguish the number of abalone

The abalone's "head" is not used for identification.

Abalone is measured in 1 jin. Abalone of the same species are put together and the number of abalones in 1 jin is counted as the number of abalones. For example, "3-head abalone" means 3 abalones are 1 jin, and "16-head abalone" means 16 abalones are 1 jin.

The efficacy and function of abalone

1. Improve Immunity

A biologically active substance called abalone can be extracted from abalone meat. Experiments have shown that it can enhance immunity, destroy the metabolic process of cancer cells, and increase the tumor inhibition rate without damaging the body's normal cells. It has the effect of protecting the body's immune system.

2. Regulate menstruation and moisten the intestines

Abalone can regulate blood pressure in both directions because it can "nourish yin, soothe the liver, and strengthen the kidneys", and can adjust adrenal secretion. Abalone has the effect of regulating menstruation, moistening dryness and benefiting the intestines, and can treat diseases such as irregular menstruation and constipation.

3. Promote growth and development

Abalone is rich in vitamins, among which vitamin A is the most prominent. Vitamin A is a key nutrient for protecting skin health, vision health, enhancing immunity, and promoting growth and development.

4. Medicinal Value

The shell of abalone is called Shijueming in Chinese medicine. It is also called "Qianliguang" in ancient books because of its effect of improving eyesight and removing cataracts. Shijueming also has the effects of clearing away heat and calming the liver, nourishing yin and suppressing yang, and can be used to treat dizziness, hypertension and other inflammations.