We only eat turtles, and seldom eat turtles. Do you know why?

1, the first reason is from the appearance and taste. The meat of soft-shelled turtle is much thicker than that of tortoise, so it naturally becomes the prey in people's eyes. Coupled with its effects of nourishing yin, beautifying and improving human immunity, it is naturally more popular. Turtle is more expensive than turtle. At the same price, foodies are of course willing to choose fleshy turtles. In addition, compared with soft-shelled turtles, soft-shelled turtles have softer meat and are more convenient to handle. Turtle not only has a hard shell, but also has a rough skin and tastes worse than turtle. Speaking of which, I suddenly thought of a contrast between lean meat and pork belly, which is more hierarchical and more to your taste?

2. The second reason is their distribution range. Soft-shelled turtle has a wider distribution in China, and its breeding population is larger than that of soft-shelled turtle. Because turtles are easier to feed, the cost is naturally lower. Merchants naturally prefer turtles when considering supply and cost.

The third reason is about the beautiful symbol of the tortoise. In ancient times, turtles were regarded as spiritual animals and symbols of longevity because of their longevity. Tortoise shell is often used for divination because of its spirituality, which is full of mystery. Turtles, on the other hand, have no such statement, and are even called turtles. Without the traditional meaning, people are more inclined to eat it.