The difference between thick kelp and thin kelp

If you have ever bought kelp in your life, you should know that there are two main types of kelp: thick kelp and thin kelp. The main difference between the two is the thickness, and the color of kelp is also different, including green and dark brown. Under normal circumstances, it is dark brown. You can't think that the greener the kelp, the better. As to whether thick kelp or thin kelp is better, you can learn about it in the following content.

The difference between thick kelp and thin kelp

1. The best quality kelp has thick and broad leaves, dark green or purple with a slight yellow tint, and no withered or yellow leaves. In addition to being high in iodine, kelp also contains mannitol, which appears as a white powder attached to the surface of the kelp. The best kelp is one that is neat, clean, free of mold and mildew after processing, and does not feel sticky. If the water has a different color after washing the kelp, you should stop eating it.

2. The greener the kelp is, the better. Many citizens still have misunderstandings when buying kelp. According to provincial quality supervision experts, normal kelp is dark brown in color, and after being pickled or dried, it has a natural dark green or dark green color.

3. Kelp belongs to a type of seaweed. It is flexible and long like a ribbon, hence its name. Kelp leaves are broad-band, gradually narrowing at the tip, generally 2 to 4 meters long and 20 to 30 centimeters wide (kelp growing on the seabed is smaller, 1 to 2 meters long and 15 to 20 centimeters wide). The whole body of kelp is olive brown, which turns into dark brown and black brown after drying, with white powder attached to it. Kelp is known as the longevity vegetable, the vegetable of the sea, and the champion in iodine content. From the perspective of nutritional value, it is a health and longevity food.

Is kelp a cold food?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that kelp is cold in nature, can eliminate phlegm and relieve asthma, promote diuresis, and can treat symptoms such as difficulty urinating, cough, asthma, and high blood pressure. However, if you have a weak spleen and stomach, you should avoid eating it.

1. Mannitol extracted from kelp can act as a diuretic. It can eliminate edema after consumption and is very beneficial for patients with urinary problems. If you have difficulty urinating, you can eat an appropriate amount of kelp to relieve the problem.

2. Kelp is an alkaline food. It contains a relatively high amount of calcium, which helps prevent cancer. Because calcium is an important substance for preventing acidification of human blood, consuming it in moderation is very beneficial.

3. The carbohydrates and carotene contained in kelp can also effectively prevent cancer. Kelp can eliminate the impact of cancer cells on the human gastrointestinal tract and prevent stomach cancer.

4. Iodine is an essential trace element in the human body and can synthesize thyroid hormone. Iodine deficiency in the human body can easily lead to thyroid enlargement. Kelp contains iodine, and eating kelp can prevent goiter.

5. If you consume too much lean meat and protein in your life, it will lead to insufficient thyroid secretion or skin metabolism disorders, leading to gray hair. Eating kelp regularly can prevent the appearance of gray hair.