Nutria Meat: Benefit and Harm

Nutria Meat: Benefit and Harm

Nutrias, or swamp beavers, are the only members of the Nutriev family. These rodents, resembling in appearance large rats, for the past several decades have been the object of commercial fishing and breeding on farms and in animal husbandry. The purpose of this fishery is to obtain valuable nutrient skins, fur, fat and tasty dietary meat.

On the territory of modern Russia, nutria meat was recognized as fit for human consumption in 1961. Later, in 1974, in the current Research Institute of Fur Farming and Rabbit Breeding, which at that time was known as the Research Institute of Rabbit Breeding, a professional tasting was conducted, during which it was found that this product is far superior in its taste and nutritional properties to beef and rabbit.

Today, nutria meat is considered a delicacy in most countries of the world. On the basis of this product are prepared second courses, soups, hot and cold appetizers. Forcemeat minced meat is used to make pilaf, meatballs, dumplings stuffing, cabbage rolls, pies, meatballs, pies and pasties. In addition, the fillet of marsh beaver turns out very juicy and tasty barbecue.

Nutritional value of nutria meat and vitamins in its composition

Nutritional value nutria meat (100 g):

  • 4, 716 g of fat;
  • 23, 919 g of proteins;
  • 70, 816 g of water;
  • 0.981 g of ash.

Vitamins in nutria meat (per 100 g):

  • 0.058 mg of thiamine (B1);
  • 0, 941 mg of tocopherol (E);
  • 12, 496 μg of folacin (B9);
  • 0, 009 μg of biotin (H);
  • 0, 439 mg of pantothenic acid (B3);
  • 0, 061 mg of retinol equivalent (A);
  • 0, 216 mg of riboflavin (B2);
  • 1, 978 mg of ascorbic acid (C);
  • 124, 916 mg of choline (B4);
  • 7,811 μg cobalamin (B12);
  • 1, 857 mg of niacin equivalent (PP).

Calorie content of nutria meat and dishes based on it

  • Caloric value of raw meat of nutria - 148, 911 kcal.
  • The energy value of boiled nutria meat is 161, 132 kcal.
  • Calorie content of roasted nutria meat - 214, 989 kcal.
  • Energy value of nutria stew - 162, 716 kcal.

Useful micro and macronutrients in nutria meat

Trace elements in nutria meat:

  • 6, 878 mg of iron;
  • 14, 872 mcg of cobalt;
  • 26, 002 μg of manganese;
  • 151, 112 μg of copper;
  • 2, 587 mg of zinc;
  • 5, 314 mcg of iodine;
  • 103, 443 μg of fluorine;
  • 26, 579 mcg of selenium.

Macroelements in nutria meat:

  • 347, 656 mg of potassium;
  • 14, 871 mg of calcium;
  • 24, 798 mg of magnesium;
  • 50, 814 mg of sodium;
  • 236, 772 mg of phosphorus.

Useful properties of nutria meat

  • Nutria meat is an easily digestible product that does not leave a feeling of heaviness in the stomach. The beneficial compounds contained in it enhance the production of digestive enzymes, help increase appetite and normalize the digestive tract.
  • Substances present in the composition of this product strengthen the body's immune defense, help it resist infections. Nutritionists recommend that people recovering from debilitating diseases include meals prepared on its basis at least once a week.
  • Nutria meat is a natural source of animal protein, having an optimal amino acid structure, and substances that increase strength and endurance. The dishes prepared from it are useful to athletes and people engaged in heavy physical labor.
  • Regular consumption of dishes from the bog beaver’s meat helps to speed up the process of removing excess cholesterol from the body. Due to this, the risk of atherosclerosis and other cardiac diseases is significantly reduced.
  • Nutria meat is a low-fat product characterized by low energy value. The dishes prepared from it can be included in the diet menu in the treatment of obesity.
  • The dishes from the marsh beaver meat contain the widest range of B vitamins and other compounds that strengthen the nervous system and eliminate impairments in its work. Therefore, nutritionists advise people who are experiencing psycho-emotional overload and constantly under stress, include them in the diet at least once a week.
  • Regular consumption of this product helps to cope with somnologicheskimi violations (increased daytime sleepiness, insomnia, frequent waking, sleepwalking, etc.).
  • The composition of meat in nutria contains linoleic acid, vitamin E and other compounds that positively affect the condition and appearance of the skin, hair and nail plates, slowing down the processes leading to aging of the body.
  • Marsh beaver meat is a hypoallergenic product, very rarely leading to the development of body hypersensitivity reactions. For this reason, pediatricians are allowed to include this product in boiled and crushed form in the composition of artificial feeding for infants.
  • The meat of the marsh beaver is a rich source of selenium and other substances that regulate the production of thyroid hormones. Nutritionists recommend that people suffering from diseases of the thyroid gland supplement their diet with dishes based on it.
  • Vitamins of group B and other compounds that are part of the nutria meat, activate metabolic processes in the body, prevent the development of metabolic disorders.
  • Nutria meat is useful for people suffering from hypertension. The substances present in its composition have the ability to regulate blood pressure.
  • Nutria meat is a rich source of iron and other substances capable of regulating the work of the blood system. Dishes from it are useful to people suffering from anemia.

Nutrient Benefits

  • The nutria fat contains at least 61% unsaturated fatty acids.
  • In folk medicine, this product is used to treat rhinitis. Melted fat lubricates the nasal passages, the outer part of the nose, cheeks, forehead in superciliary arches. After an hour and a half, wash off with warm water. The procedure is repeated daily until the complete disappearance of rhinitis.
  • Nutrient fat is used instead of oil when massaging the chest, spine, and subscapularis area, which reduces the symptoms of bronchitis and pneumonia. After the procedure, the patient is wrapped with a warm scarf made of natural wool.
  • For pains in the throat, a warm compress is applied to the neck, prepared using heated nutrium fat.
  • Nutria fat has regenerating and softening properties. Ointments based on it are used as an external agent in the treatment of wounds, skin cracks, burns, frostbite. Along with this, it is used as a moisturizer for hands.
  • In traditional medicine, nutria fat is used to treat psoriasis, eczema, and other dermatological diseases. The tool is applied to the affected area and left for 4-5 hours.

Contraindications and harm to nutria meat

  • The only contraindication to the consumption of dishes from the marsh beaver is individual intolerance. Persons who have previously been allergic to other types of meat should consume them carefully, carefully following the reaction of the body.
  • Nutria meat is a favorable breeding ground for trichinella. That is why it can be eaten only after careful heat and cooking.
  • Abuse of swamp beaver meat is one of the factors contributing to the development of gout.
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