Baizishan mutton

Baizishan mutton Baizishan mutton is a famous traditional specialty in Zhongyang County, which is famous both inside and outside the province for its freshness, fragrance and no fishy smell. Known as "talinum" and "Buxin Pill" by local people, it is very popular with consumers. Zhongyang County is located in the western foothills of Lvliang. There are small cypresses and ancient cypress forests growing all over the mountains. Goats raised here feed on cypress seeds and cypress leaves from generation to generation, and when they are thirsty, they drink relatively mountain spring water, so the mutton produced has a unique flavor, hence the name of cypress mutton. Because cypress seeds and leaves have the effects of nourishing the heart, calming the nerves and moistening dryness, goats often eat this thing, which has a role in the body, and the mutton produced is different. It has always been regarded as a cold-dispelling and nourishing treasure, and it is one of the "three treasures". Baizi mutton has fine meat, clear texture, delicious taste and unique cypress flavor. The dishes cooked with this kind of mutton are not fishy and delicious. According to the determination, Baizishan mutton has a protein content of more than 20%, which is about 5% higher than that of ordinary mutton, a fat content of about 20%, a calorie of 1.03 million joules and a phosphorus content of 151 mg. In addition, the meat also contains various minerals, vitamins B1, B2 and other nutrients, so it is an ideal health food. The medical profession believes that Baizi mutton has the effects of appetizing, invigorating spleen, regulating qi and blood, nourishing mind and relieving pain. The local elderly and parturients often regard Baizi mutton as a high-grade nourishing food. If the elderly insist on eating the meat of a Baizi sheep every year, they can live longer. Because of this, many gourmets from inside and outside the province compete to buy mutton here during the sheep slaughter season. At present, there are more than 15,000 Baizi goats in Zhongyang County. In order to meet the needs of reform and opening up, the Baizi Sheep Association has been established in this county, specializing in the development and research of Baizishan goats.
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