Dongtou Seaweed [Zhejiang Dongtou Specialty]

What is Dongtou seaweed? Authentic Zhejiang Dongtou Specialty: Dongtou Seaweed

Summary:Do you want to know what Dongtou Seaweed is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Zhejiang Dongtou specialty - Dongtou Seaweed. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Dongtou Seaweed. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Dongtou Seaweed and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Dongtou seaweed? How did the history of Dongtou seaweed come about? Tasting and eating methods of Dongtou seaweed, etc

Basic Introduction to Dongtou Seaweed

Dongtou Seaweed is a specialty of Dongtou County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Niyu Street is the main seaweed base in Dongtou and also the "hometown of seaweed" in our province, with a seaweed breeding area of 18000 acres

1. Rich in nutrients and high in iodine, it can be used to treat "thyroid enlargement" caused by iodine deficiency. Seaweed has the function of softening and dispersing lumps, and is also useful for other lumps and lumps

2. Rich in choline, calcium, iron, can enhance memory, treat anemia in women and children, promote bone and tooth growth and health care; Containing a certain amount of mannitol, it can be used as an auxiliary food for treating edema

3. The polysaccharides contained in seaweed significantly enhance cellular and humoral immune functions, promote lymphocyte transformation, and improve the body's immunity; It can significantly reduce the total content of cholesterol in the serum

4. The effective ingredients of laver have an inhibitory rate of 53.2% on Ehrlich cancer, which is helpful for the prevention and treatment of brain tumors, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, malignant lymphoma and other tumors

Clean and sand free, tear small pieces and chew them carefully. The taste is sweet, delicious, and not salty. It tastes fresh, fragrant, and crisp when eaten

Seaweed was already consumed in ancient China. The "Lun Group Purple Jiang" first appeared in the "Wu Du Fu" by Zuo Si of the Jin Dynasty, and according to Lv Yanji's annotation, the "purple" in it refers to "North Sea Middle Grass". The Tang Dynasty's "Ji Yi Ji" records the collection of seaweed. During the Yuan Dynasty, 'Nan'ao Seaweed' had already begun to be exported. The Ming Dynasty's "Wu Za Zu" pointed out that people regarded lychee, oyster house, Ziyu, and seaweed as the "four beauties" of Fujian, and the "Sui Xi Ju Dietary Catalogue" recorded "nourishing the heart with blood"

Tasting and Eating Methods of Dongtou Seaweed

1. Seaweed and Shrimp Skin Soup for Supplementing Iodine and Calcium

Seaweed has a very rich iodine content, almost 100 times that of grains and vegetables! In addition, seaweed is also rich in iron and vitamin B12, which are essential nutrients for hematopoiesis. Shrimp skin is rich in calcium, and the combination of the two is complementary, which has a certain effect on iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis

2. Sesame oil Seaweed soup for constipation

Boil laver in boiling water, then drip sesame oil and season. Although the method is simple, it has a good effect on relieving constipation. 1/5 of seaweed contains dietary fiber, which can promote bowel movements, eliminate harmful substances from the body, and maintain intestinal health. Xiangyou also has the function of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements

3. Seaweed lean meat soup for longevity

Seaweed is known as the "longevity vegetable", with 25-30 grams of protein per 100 grams of dried seaweed, equivalent to soybean content, and rich in vitamins and other nutrients. The protein and other nutrients in seaweed are easily digested and absorbed, making it very suitable for elderly people with weakened digestive function to consume. Adding lean meat, the nutrition is more balanced and not greasy, which has a longevity effect on the elderly