Squid

Squid

　　Belonging to the class Cephalopoda and the family Sepiidae, commonly known as cuttlefish, it is found along the coastal areas of the region. It is highly nutritious, with 100 grams of fresh meat containing 17 grams of protein, 1.7 grams of fat, 100 international units of vitamin A, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin, and other essential nutrients for the human body. The internal organ oil extracted from its viscera is one of the raw materials used in leather production. Its eyes can be processed into eye glue, a high-quality adhesive. Its bone, known in traditional Chinese medicine as Hai Piao Xiao, is used to treat ulcers, external injuries, and gynecological conditions. Dried squid is exported both domestically and internationally. (Beihai)