Xiangshan mud snail (a specialty of Xiangshan, Zhejiang)

The basic introduction of Xiangshan mud snail

Mud snail, also known as spit iron, is circular in shape, with a thin and brittle shell. It is commonly found in coastal mud and is most abundant in southern fields and water lakes, with good quality. The origin of the name "Tu Tie" is due to the fact that mud snails grow on tidal flats and "spit their tongues out of sand, which is as black as iron". Every year, when peach blossoms bloom, the mud snails only finish spitting out their "iron" and their stomachs become clean, resulting in a beautiful taste

Using high-quality local fresh yellow mud snails from Xiangshan, carefully crafted using traditional methods that have been used for centuries. The taste is pure, the texture is fresh and tender, and there are delicious dishes from Xiangshan to accompany your joyful banquet, which will surely add wonderful flavors to your party

What is the nutritional value of Xiangshan mud snailMud snails are rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins. Mud snails are rich in nutrients and have certain medicinal effects. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", mud snails have the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, moistening the lungs, improving vision, and generating fluids. There is also a folk practice of eating wine soaked food to prevent pharyngitis and tuberculosis

What are the product characteristics of Xiangshan mud snail

Mud snails start after the valley rain every year, and the peak season is the beginning of summer. As soon as the Mangzhong arrives, they disappear without a trace. It is rarely eaten fresh and usually needs to be marinated with salt and sealed for several days before consumption. If soaked in yellow wine, the taste will be even better. It is called "Drunken Mud Snail" and is a great accompaniment to meals, selling well in domestic and foreign markets

The production method of Xiangshan mud snail

It is commonly pickled and eaten in folk culture. Pickled mud snails are best made from May yellow mud snails and August osmanthus mud snails. The pickling method is as follows: wash with salt and plant ash until dead, then wash with saliva and ash. After pickling for 5 days, drain the brine and boil it. After cooling and clarifying, reuse it. Add a small amount of salt and replicate for 1 month before consumption