How much is a kilo of spotted shrimp? Three big differences from nine shrimp!

Spot shrimp, also known as grass shrimp, black tiger shrimp, flower shrimp, is a common edible shrimp in China. It is deeply loved by people because anthocyanin is 20% higher than other shrimps, especially during the Spring Festival, the selling price is very high, how much is it per jin? What's the difference between a shrimp and a nine-section shrimp?

First, the introduction of spotted shrimp:

1. Is the spot shrimp a sea shrimp?

Spotted shrimp is sea shrimp. Because spot shrimp like to grow in fresh water similar to water and grass, it is also called grass shrimp. It not only grows fast, but also has a short culture cycle and grows a large individual, so many farmers breed it.

2. Where does the shrimp come from?

Most of the shrimp are produced in China and abroad, which are produced in the Philippines, Thailand, India, Australia, Indonesia, the eastern coast of Africa and other places.

Second, how much is the shrimp per jin?

1. The market price of spotted shrimp is small and expensive, generally about 80,120 yuan per jin, but due to the difference of origin, market and size, the price will be different. For example, the selling price of spotted shrimp loaded with nine heads per jin is about 80,90 yuan per catty, and the larger one may be hundreds of yuan per catty. If it is purchased during the Spring Festival, it may be about 120 yuan per catty. If it is purchased during the forbidden period, the price may be higher, so the specific price still needs to be checked in the local market.

2. On a certain treasure, the selling price of wild spotted shrimp is about 100 yuan per jin in Qingdao, 140 yuan per jin in Shantou and 120 yuan per jin in Zhangzhou, so the market is different. there will be a huge difference in price.

To sum up, the prices of spotted shrimp are both expensive and cheap, and you need to go to the local market to check.

Third, what is the difference between spotted shrimp and nine-jointed shrimp?

The first difference is that the appearance is different: there are khaki and dark brown horizontal patterns on the back of the shrimp, 7 teeth on the upper beak on the forehead, 2 teeth on the lower beak, low lateral ridge and groove on the back, and it is obvious that the shrimp has a large head and a hard shell. There are a deep and light horizontal pattern on the back, and there are nine white patterns on the back when cooked.

The second difference is that the producing areas are different: most of the prawns are produced in the coastal areas of China; the nine-section shrimp are mostly distributed in the south of Guangdong and Fujian, of which Guangdong is the popular area.

Third, the nutritional value is different: in addition to being similar to ordinary shrimp, spotted shrimp is also rich in astaxanthin, which is 20% higher than ordinary shrimp and has strong antioxidant activity. Regular consumption can effectively improve diseases such as arterial cirrhosis. Jiujie shrimp is rich in nutrition and contains magnesium that can effectively protect cardiovascular system, prevent hypertension, nourish blood and solidify essence, appetizer and reduce phlegm. Regular consumption can effectively prevent hypertension, cholesterol, myocardial infarction and other diseases. It is very suitable for people who are weak and need to be recuperated after illness.

Generally speaking, the price of spotted shrimp is both expensive and cheap, depending on where you buy it, so try to check the local market. In addition, although both spotted shrimp and nine-section shrimp have horizontal stripes, they are different in appearance, origin and nutritional value, so we should pay attention to them.