Cangnan Seaweed [Zhejiang Cangnan Specialty]

What is Cangnan seaweed? Authentic Zhejiang Cangnan specialty: Cangnan seaweed

Content summary:Do you want to know what Cangnan seaweed is? This article is a detailed introduction toZhejiang Cangnan specialty - Cangnan Seaweed. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Cangnan Seaweed. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Cangnan Seaweed and its nutritional value? How did the history of Cangnan seaweed come about? How to distinguish between genuine and fake Cangnan seaweed? Tasting and eating methods of Cangnan seaweed, etc

Basic Introduction of Cangnan Seaweed

Cangnan Seaweed has a large body, rich luster, and superior quality, which is highly favored by consumers. Wenzhou is the main production area of seaweed in China, with a free range area of over 40000 acres and an annual output of more than 8000 tons. The seaweed cultivation area and output in Cangnan County, located at the southernmost end of Zhejiang Province, account for 74% and 81.9% of the city's total, respectively

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"

How to distinguish the authenticity of Cangnan seaweed

Identification of dyed seaweed

Fresh seaweed has a dark green and shiny color. High quality seaweed has a purple black luster (some are purple red or purple brown), thin slices, and a soft texture; Poor quality seaweed has poor surface gloss, uneven thickness, red color mixed with green, poor taste and aroma, with many mixed algae and inclusions. If seaweed has a fishy or moldy smell, it indicates that the seaweed is no longer fresh. At the same time, high-quality seaweed has almost no impurities after soaking, and the leaves are relatively neat; Poor quality seaweed not only contains a lot of impurities, but also has irregular leaves. If it turns green after soaking, it indicates poor quality, or even counterfeit seaweed artificially colored. In addition, after buying seaweed, it can also be roasted on the fire. High quality seaweed should turn green after roasting, and if it turns yellow, it is considered inferior seaweed. Seaweed with excessively bright purple red color may be dyed

Tasting and Eating Methods of Cangnan Seaweed

In addition to being suitable for soup, there are also various ways to eat seaweed, such as roasted seaweed, flavored seaweed, seaweed balls, finely boiled seaweed, fried seaweed, and seaweed mixed with rice