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Can pregnant women eat pork trotters?

Asked by:Eloise

Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 07:21 AM

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  • Fiona Fiona

    Apr 02, 2026

      Pig trotters are the tendons that connect joints, which are extracted manually and then dried. Its front hooves and hind hooves have good tendons. One end is rounded and the other end is divided into two parts, which are also round. The tendons of the front hooves are of poor quality, short and small, with one end flat and the other end divided into two, also flat.

      Tendons are composed of collagen and elastin. Collagen can be digested, but its nutritional value is far inferior to that of protein in muscle tissue, and its nutritional value is not high. However, because it is rich in colloids and has a soft texture, it is often used as a raw material for banquet dishes in cooking.

      nutritional value

      1. Pork trotters are rich in collagen protein, which can enhance cell physiological metabolism and make skin More elastic and tough, delaying skin aging;

      2. It has the effect of strengthening muscles and bones, and has a good therapeutic effect on people with soreness and weakness in the waist and knees and thin bodies; it helps the growth and development of teenagers and slows down the rate of osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly women.

      Edible effect

      Pork trotters have the ability to nourish blood and liver, strengthen muscles and bones.