Eel Fish

SCIENTIFIC NAME :
Anguilliformes

MEDICINAL VALUE :
Help relieve fatigue and sexual debility. The tightening ability of eel skin makes it useful as a type of brace to relieve sprains. decreases cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of developing arthritis

NUTRIENT VALUE :
Rich in Vitamins A, B1, B2, B12, D and E, low in sodium and high in phosphorus

CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :
Japanese use eels for preparing foods such as Unadon and Unajuu. Jellied eels are a traditional East London food. In germany, denmark and netherland smoked eels is an excellent delicasy.

GLOSSARY :
English : Eel Fish
Tamil : Vilongu
Malayalam : Pambu Meen
Marathi : Vam