Precautions you should know before eating “crocodile meat”

Crocodile meat is an alternative protein. Its nutritional value is similar to other types of meat. It is low in calories and fat. It is recommended to clean the meat properly. And cook it before eating to avoid bacterial contamination.

ยูฟ่าเบท said that during the period when pork prices were rising, some groups of consumers turned to consuming crocodile meat as an alternative source of protein. Crocodile meat is considered an environmentally friendly product. Because crocodile farming can be done without contact with dangerous chemicals.

Precautions you should know before eating crocodile meat

However, since crocodiles are classified as reptiles, they may be contaminated with bacteria such as salmonella, which can cause diseases such as typhoid, diarrhea, and digestive disorders. Therefore, hands and equipment should be washed every time before processing meat to avoid bacterial contamination and all dishes should be cooked thoroughly. Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat.

How to choose crocodile meat for consumption

When choosing crocodile meat sold in the market, you should choose as follows:

1. The meat from the tail (bong tan) is considered the best part.
2. Good meat should be fresh, have a solid color, and have no foul smell.
3. You should buy from a reliable source.
4. When storing, it should be kept in the freezer or refrigerator. The refrigerator can maintain temperatures from 5 to 0 degrees Celsius for 24 hours, but if stored at temperatures from -4 to 0 degrees Celsius, it can be stored for a longer period. If you want to store it longer, you should freeze it at temperatures from -12 to -8 degrees Celsius for 2-4 months. If frozen from -24 to -18 degrees Celsius, it can be stored for 10-12 months.
5. To freeze the product correctly, fresh meat must be cut into portions, wrapped in foil, cling film or parchment paper. Wrap the meat in a bag and put it in the refrigerator.
6. Meat should not be washed before freezing as this will shorten its shelf life.
7. If you want to extend the shelf life by several days, wrap it in parchment paper coated with vegetable oil. When thawing meat, use natural methods to preserve nutrients. Avoid thawing meat in hot water.

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How to cook crocodile meat to make it delicious and the nutritional value of crocodile meat

Dr. Saipin Chotiwichian, Director of the Nutrition Division, added that in terms of nutritional value, crocodile meat is low in calories and fat, and can be cooked in a variety of ways, from boiling, simmering in soup, to grilling, roasting, frying, and stir-frying.

In choosing to consume meat as a source of protein, consumers should choose to consume meat that is suitable for themselves because crocodile meat and other types of animals have nutritional value and the price is not much different. 100 grams of crocodile meat has 99 kilocalories of energy, 21.5 grams of protein, 2.9 grams of fat, and 65 milligrams of cholesterol. And when compared with other types of meat in a quantity of 100 grams, it was found that

1. Pork contains 107 calories, 22.0 grams of protein, 2.0 grams of fat, and 55 milligrams of cholesterol.
2. Chicken meat contains 145 calories, 22.2 grams of protein, 6.2 grams of fat, and 62 milligrams of cholesterol.
3. Beef contains 121 calories, 21.2 grams of protein, 4.0 grams of fat, and 51 milligrams of cholesterol.

Therefore, during times when pork is expensive, consumers may choose to consume other sources of protein, such as fish, eggs, and various dried beans, and increase their consumption of vegetables, colorful fruits, and drink milk appropriate for their age in order to receive a complete diet.