Abstract: This invention provides a quick and sanitary way to change inedible and almost useless shells of freshwater hard shell turtles into an edible and extremely valuable fermented turtle shell powder with a salutary taste and attractive smell. The novelties taught herein maximize the retention of turtle shell nutrition and minimize any irritation that can be caused from the traditional method of making turtle shell powder. Also, this enhances the digestive absorption of the powder thereby efficiently improving human's health and looks. No negative side effects have been observed to this product. Various steps are provided that enhance the positive benefits of the powder.

Abstract: This invention provides a quick and sanitary way to change inedible and almost useless shells of freshwater hard shell turtles into an edible and extremely valuable fermented turtle shell powder mixture with a salutary taste and attractive smell. The novelties taught herein maximize the retention of turtle shell nutrition and minimize any irritation that can be caused from the traditional method of making turtle shell powder. Also, this enhances the digestive absorption of the powder thereby efficiently improving human's health and looks. No negative side effects have been observed to this product. Various steps are provided that enhance the positive benefits of the powder.