Shrimp

SHRIMP

What do you need to know when you eat shrimp:

In Vietnam, shrimp mainly inhabit warm waters and are abundant in the Central South region. Throughout history, shrimp dishes have always been highly regarded in cuisine.

Shrimp has high nutritional value, but it must be fresh and uncontaminated, or processed from fresh shrimp, cooked and preserved hygienically. Eating shrimp that is dead or infected with bacteria not only has no nutritional benefits, but can also cause food poisoning or dangerous gastrointestinal diseases.

According to the experience of housewives and the advice of nutritionists, it is not difficult to identify fresh or dead shrimp. Fresh shrimp are lively and may still be jumping, making it easy to distinguish. Dead shrimp become soft, with the head easily separating from the body and a dark color. Cooked fresh shrimp has red skin, firm flesh, and a delicious taste. For dried shrimp, you can observe the shape, color, and taste to determine its quality. Good dried shrimp are usually light pink to pink, bright, and neither too light nor too dark. If it is headless dried shrimp, it should be whole, not broken, without insects, and have a natural delicious taste without any strange smell.

Precautions when eating seafood:

When enjoying seafood, it is not uncommon for people to experience health problems due to various reasons. Here are some necessary precautions when eating seafood based on folk experience:

• People with shrimp allergies or dermatitis rash (thin, hot flashes, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, low fever in the afternoon, hot palms and feet, burning sensation in the chest, dry throat, and thirst) should avoid consuming shrimp. Shrimp should not be eaten with goat meat, and vitamin C should be avoided after eating shrimp.
• Additionally, it should be noted that some individuals, especially children, may be allergic to shrimp (as well as other foods such as eggs, fish, cow's milk, chocolate, etc.). The most common symptom of a food allergy is hives, which appear as red, raised, and very itchy patches on the skin. Hives are often found on the body and limbs, and sometimes on the face and neck. They may disappear within a few hours or last for weeks in some cases. Children with hives may also have a low fever.
• The solution is to immediately stop consuming the allergenic foods and avoid them in the future. Common antihistamines, such as AH3 or phenergan syrup, can be used. Medication and specific dosage should be prescribed by a doctor after examination.

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