No, salted sea moss is not fake sea moss, but a type of fresh seaweed that is harvested and processed by drying in the sun and salting to preserve it, prolonging its shelf life. This is a popular preservation and processing method in Vietnam, helping to retain its characteristic flavor and can be processed into many delicious dishes.
In Vietnam, salted sea moss is known as a miraculous medicine, very sought after recently. Sea moss has a chewy and crunchy texture that can be processed into many different attractive dishes. Let’s learn more useful information about salted sea moss through the article below.
- Outstanding features of salted sea moss
First, sea moss, also known as seaweed, is a type of algae that prefers to live in salt water. Therefore, seaweed has a very strong smell of sea water. However, when soaked and processed properly, the sea moss has a rather bland taste. The sea moss does not have a strong smell like fried seaweed and is not too fishy like seaweed used to make rice rolls and sushi. Currently, on the market, there are 3 main types: fresh sea moss, salted sea moss and dried sea moss. Each type has a different price and preparation method.
Salted sea moss is seaweed that is dried in the sun after being picked up. After the seaweed is completely dry, it will be soaked in a layer of salt to preserve it longer. Usually, 1 kg of seaweed will be soaked in about 100 – 200 grams of salt. The final result is salted sea moss. Sea moss is also classified differently based on quality. However, to enjoy the best and most attractive taste, you should choose to buy sea moss in Central Vietnam. When buying, you should carefully choose reputable supplier
- What is the nutritional content of salted sea moss?
As a precious gift from the sea, salted sea moss contains an extremely wonderful nutritional content.
2.1. Protein
With only a small amount of salted sea moss, it contains up to 22% protein. Depending on the growth period of the seaweed, this content also has differences.
2.2. Vitamins
Salted sea moss contains many minerals that are good for health such as vitamins A, B, B1, C,… According to statistics, the vitamin A content in seaweed is 5 times higher than that of carrots and vitamin B is 10 times higher than that of avocados.
2.3. Other nutrients
In addition to protein and vitamins, salted sea moss also provides many other nutrients that are good for health such as iron, zinc, iodine, fiber and especially more than 10 types of amino acids.
- What is the effect of salted sea moss?
With such a huge amount of nutrients, salted sea moss brings countless benefits to consumers’ health.
3.1. Preventing goiter
Because salted seaweed contains a lot of iodine, it is very effective in preventing goiter and thyroid diseases. Currently, in addition to absorbing iodine through salt, using seaweed is not a bad choice.
3.2. Cooling and thirst-quenching
Salted sea moss can be processed into many attractive dishes that have good cooling and thirst-quenching effects, such as seaweed jelly. This is an extremely suitable dish for the current hot and uncomfortable summer. In addition to jelly, you can also process seaweed into other attractive dishes such as salads, soups, etc.
3.3. Brighten skin, reduce wrinkles, treat acne
Salted sea moss is loved by many women because of its beauty effects. Sea moss contains a large amount of alkali, which helps regulate blood circulation and reduces the factors that cause sebum secretion on the skin. In addition, with a large amount of minerals, sea moss will help your skin become healthier and smoother.
3.4 Anti-inflammatory, reduce swelling, prevent respiratory diseases
Salted sea moss contains a sufficient amount of carbohydrates that are very effective in fighting inflammation and reducing swelling. In addition, magnesium and iron also help reduce headaches and treat respiratory diseases such as asthma.
3.5 Regulate blood pressure
As mentioned above, for people with blood pressure problems, adding salted sea moss to the daily menu is very necessary. Containing a high alkaline content that helps regulate circulation and blood flow in the body, sea moss is like a miracle drug for people with long-term blood pressure problems.
3.6 Preventing birth defects in children
Folic acid is another very good nutrient found in salted sea moss. Folic acid helps increase the ability to absorb nutrients in children, preventing rickets, malnutrition and birth defects.
3.7 Preventing cancer
This is an extremely miraculous effect of salted sea moss. Lignans – nutrients found in salted sea moss are very good at limiting the growth of tumors as well as cancer cells.
3.8 Helps lose weight
Every 100g of salted sea moss contains less than 50 calories. Therefore, you can enjoy this attractive food without worrying too much about weight.
- Notes when using salted seaweed
Although salted sea moss is delicious and good for your health, when using this food, you should also note a few notes below:
- Do not eat too much salted sea moss in a week. Many scientists recommend that the best use of seaweed is about 2-3 meals a week.
- Sea moss is marinated with salt, so before cooking, you should soak the sea moss and change the water continuously according to the instructions to reduce the saltiness.
- People who have colds or diarrhea should not use salted sea moss. Because salted sea moss is a food with a high cold nature.
- Pregnant women can also use salted seaweed to provide adequate nutrients for both mother and baby.
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