Gelidium, also known as edible seaweed, agar-agar etc., is a kind of red algae. Algae plants contain a variety of algal proteins, vitamin B, carotene, unsaturated fatty acids, potassium, iron, iodine, phosphorus and other minerals. Due to the particularity of the cell structure, it is easily digested and absorbed by the human body, with a digestibility of 86%, so drinking algae beverages often can improve human immunity.
The body of gelidium is transparent, like jelly, and the taste is crispy and tender. It can be served with cold dishes or made into jelly.
Gelidium is also the main raw material for refining agar. Agar is an important plant gum, which is a fibrous food and is soluble in hot water. Agar can be used to make cold food, jellies or medium for microorganisms.
Gelidium can absorb water in the intestines, expand the contents of the intestines, increase the amount of defecate, stimulate the intestinal wall, and cause constipation. Therefore, people who are often constipated can properly eat some Gelidium. It is rich in minerals and vitamins, especially the alginates it contains have antihypertensive effects, and the starch sulfates contained are polysaccharides, which have lipid-lowering functions and are effective against hypertension and hyperlipidemia. There is a certain preventive effect. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Gelidium can clear the lungs and resolve phlegm, clear heat and dry dampness, nourish yin and reduce fire, cool blood and stop bleeding, and has the effect of relieving summer heat.
Gelidium is rich in collagen, which can improve wrinkles and dark spots, and has obvious effects of detoxification. It has more obvious effects on the enhancement of skin's water retention, tightening and elasticity; in the stomach, it can stick to the gastrointestinal villi, smooth stomach. And it contains vitamin A, which can help the human body grow and repair tissues, is very important for eye health, can resist bacteria to prevent infection, protect the health of epithelial tissue, and promote bone and tooth development.
In addition, gelidium contains high iron, high calcium and magnesium, and its perfect ratio is the easiest to absorb in the human body. For women, consumption of coral algae can relieve uncomforting in physiological period and genital bacterial infection can be improved and the gastrointestinal function can back to normal. Bad breath, headache, back pain and other symptoms will be greatly improved.
Our Gelidium do not have any preservatives, salt or sulfur fumigated, so it is slightly in yellow, the soaking rate is about 4-5 times, and it will turn back to translucent white after soaking. Texture is tender and crispy.
Ingredient : Gelidium (seaweed)
Origin and weight: China (200g±5%)
How to eat:
Cold dish/ Salads :
1. Rinse with water first to remove surface dust
2. Soak in cool drinking water for 10-20 minutes ( be sure to soak in cool water, hot water will dissolve the gelidium! )
3. After soaking, wash it clean and drain it for later use
Jelly :
1. Soak, clean and drain as above
2. In a ratio of 1:2 ( i.e. 1 part of gelidium, 2 parts of water ), add gelidium slowly into boiled water until all melted. If you like sweet or fruity, add some sugar or fruit juice to the fluid
3. Pour into a small cup or plate, let it cool and put it in the refrigerator
4. You can add fruits/ other ingredients according to your preference
Storage method: Please store in a cool and dry place
Features:
．Wild from sea
．No added preservatives, salt or sulfur fumigation
．Vegan
