What is Nostoc and how to eat it?
In recent years, Nostoc as a traditional ingredient has re-entered the public consciousness, especially driven by the trend of healthy eating and vegetarianism, it has become a hot topic. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to the source, nutritional value and consumption methods of Nostoc, and attach structured data for reference.
1. What is Nostoc?
Nostoc, the scientific name of which is "Nostoc hairiformis", is a kind of terrestrial algae, so named because it looks like hair. Mainly distributed in arid areas of northwest my country, such as Ningxia, Gansu and other places. Its growth environment is special and it needs to absorb moisture and nutrients from the air in desert or semi-desert areas.
| Properties | Description |
|---|---|
| scientific name | Nodida hairy |
| Distribution area | Ningxia, Gansu, Inner Mongolia, etc. |
| Appearance features | As thin as hair, dark brown |
| Growth environment | arid desert zone |
2. Nutritional value of Nostoc
Nostoc is rich in protein, minerals and dietary fiber, making it an excellent source of nutrition for vegetarians. The hot search data in the past 10 days shows that its "low-calorie and high-nutrition" characteristics have attracted much attention from fitness groups.
| Nutritional information | Content per 100g |
|---|---|
| protein | 20-25g |
| iron | About 15 mg |
| Calcium | About 200 mg |
| dietary fiber | 30-35g |
3. How to eat Nostoc
According to recent popular sharings by food bloggers, common ways to eat Nostoc can be divided into the following three categories:
| How to eat | Specific practices | Popular index (last 10 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Nostoc | After soaking, add vinegar and chili oil and cool it down | ★★★★☆ |
| Nostoc soup | Boiled with tofu and eggs | ★★★★★ |
| Nostoc steamed dumplings | Mix stuffing with mushrooms and carrots | ★★★☆☆ |
4. Pre-processing techniques for serving vegetables
In recent short cooking videos, the preprocessing method of serving vegetables is the focus:
1.Soak: It needs to be soaked in 40℃ warm water for 20 minutes, and the amount of water should be sufficient (the search volume of the hot search keyword "Nostoc soaking ratio" increased by 120%)
2.Clean: Requires multiple rinses to remove sand (relevant tutorials on the short video platform have been viewed more than 500,000 times)
3.Remove the fishy smell: Add a little cooking wine or ginger slices to remove the earthy smell (method recommended by food bloggers)
5. Selection and preservation of Nostoc
| Project | Main points |
|---|---|
| Purchasing criteria | Black color, no impurities, high dryness |
| price range | 80-150 yuan/jin (depending on quality) |
| Save method | Sealed and moisture-proof, can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 year |
6. Precautions
1. The daily consumption is recommended not to exceed 20 grams (recent reminder from a nutritionist)
2. Patients with gout should eat with caution (containing moderate amounts of purine)
3. Pay attention to distinguishing artificial Nostoc when purchasing (the number of counterfeiting cases has increased recently)
Conclusion: Nostoc, as an ingredient with both traditional and health values, is being revitalized through new ways of eating. It is recommended to choose the appropriate way of eating according to your own needs and enjoy the delicious taste and nutrition of this natural gift.
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