Spread in fish shops and markets, a type of crustacean called limp shrimp, its price is very simple, ranging from 5 to 15 pounds per kilo and rich in benefits.
With the high price of shrimp, of which the jumbo size reached 300 pounds per kilo, the demand for sea crickets, or what is known as liar shrimp, has become very popular.
Some associate limp shrimp with its ability to raise sexual power For men, it is not yet clear if sea crickets benefit men sexually.
Damage to lizard shrimp
Dr. Sherine Ali, Chairman of the Food Safety Committee, confirmed that this type of crustacean is harmful, because it feeds on snails and bilharzia families, as well as young frogs and larvae of aquatic insects, and that it has the ability to absorb pollutants from the Nile water and drains, so it contains large quantities of bacteria and heavy chemicals. .
Benefits of limp shrimp
1- Rich in amino acids which are the building blocks of protein, so it may be equivalent in protein with milk, soy and red meat.
2- Rich in omega-3 acids and vitamin B12, which promote brain health and strengthen the brain cell wall.