How to choose laver? Which is better for health: seaweed or laver?

In the algae family, laver is a dazzling star food. Its protein and carotene content is far ahead, and its soluble dietary fiber content is also among the best. It has a unique fragrance, tender texture, light body, dry body, no impurities, thin and shiny, and the fresher it is, the better. Which one is better for health, seaweed or laver? Do you know?

Contents of this article

1. How to choose seaweed

2. Which is better for health: seaweed or laver?

3. Precautions for eating seaweed

How to choose seaweed

Nori is something we often eat in our daily life. The key to choosing it is its color and texture. When selecting, choose those that are dark purple, uniform in size, taste fresh and not salty, have the unique fragrance of nori, are tender and light, dry, free of impurities, thin and shiny, and relatively fresh.

Poor quality laver has poor surface gloss, is red with green mixed in, is uneven in thickness, is moist, heavy, has impurities, and is moldy. It lacks the natural aroma of laver, has a poor taste, and even has a nasty taste.

Which is healthier, seaweed or laver?

In the algae family, laver is a dazzling star food. Its protein and carotene content is far ahead, and its soluble dietary fiber content is also among the best. The soluble dietary fiber content of laver is 2.5 times higher than that of dried kelp. It has many functions such as relieving dryness, promoting intestinal health, and preventing constipation. In addition, the content of various minerals in laver is also much higher than that of its "brother" kelp. Therefore, the nutrition of seaweed made with laver as the main raw material is naturally "benefited" by laver. However, can it be considered a healthy snack just by this point? When you eat it, don't you find that seaweed is much more delicious than dried laver? Obviously, seaweed will be crisper and more fragrant. Although the main raw material of seaweed is laver, it is not the same kind of food as dried laver, and the national standard also makes a clear distinction between the two. After the laver is dehydrated and dried, it is dried laver. It can be seen that in the process of making dried laver, nothing else is added, so the raw materials are very "single". Nori is a "gorgeous transformation" of laver, that is, it uses laver as raw material, adds seasonings and some food additives for flavoring. Obviously, the ingredients in nori are no longer single, and the nutrition is far less than that of laver.

Precautions for eating seaweed

It is better to take 15 grams of laver each time. Laver can be used to make soup and various dishes. For people with weak bodies, it is best to add some meat to reduce the coldness when eating. Do not eat too much at a time to avoid abdominal distension and abdominal pain. Laver is a seafood product and is easy to get damp and deteriorate. It should be put into a black food bag and placed in a low temperature and dry place, or put in the refrigerator to maintain its taste and nutrition. Take it out when you eat it. Soak the dried laver in warm water for three or four minutes. After it is soaked, gently knead it. Generally, there is no sand or anything. As long as it is soaked, you can use a larger colander to scoop up the laver and cook it.