Sea spaghetti or sea beans -Himanthalia Elongata - is a brown seaweed that can grow to a length of 4-6 meters. It grows at a maximum depth of 20 meters. The seaweed attaches itself to a rock with the help of a root and is accessible at low tide. It grows all year round, but for culinary use the young shoots are the most interesting because they are softer and have a milder taste.
Sea spaghetti contains a high content of minerals, such as magnesium, iron, but especially calcium, the content of which is higher than that in milk. The use is recommended for different groups who are at increased risk of deficiencies of these minerals: pregnant women, young adults, the elderly and vegetarians.
Iodine, indispensable in our diet, is present in higher concentrations in sea spaghetti than in grain products, vegetables or raw vegetables. There are certain population groups at increased risk of iodine deficiency: women who are pregnant or menopausal, and residents who live far from the sea.
The dietary fiber in sea spaghetti aids digestion and bowel movements. Vitamin C plays an important role in our immune system, the skin, and our bones / bones.
The antioxidants such as vitamin C and carotene (provitamin A) are important to reduce cardiovascular risks.
Young sea spaghetti is very thin and delicate and is very similar to the Japanese seaweed Hijiki and Arame.
ingredients: 100% seaweed Sea spaghetti (Himanthalia Elongata)
Origin: France
Use
Drain the sea spaghetti and rinse with water. It can be used cold. Or put the spaghetti in boiling water (with balsamic vinegar) and let it boil for 2-3 minutes or fry it in the frying pan with butter or oil. The sea spaghetti goes well with meat, fish, egg and stir-fry dishes, but also cut small in salads, soups, sauces, stews, spaghetti etc ...
General: The recommended dose is about 5 grams of seaweed per day.
Advice: Sea spaghetti is NOT a pasta substitute, it is too rich and contains too many minerals. Sea spaghetti should be eaten as a side dish or base for a salad.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ALLERGENS
Store at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Once opened, store in an airtight container and consume by the "best before" date printed on the package.
The seaweed may contain traces of molluscs, crustaceans and fish and may contain small natural materials from the sea. The white color that can appear on the seaweed comes from the salt in the seaweed and ensures natural preservation.
After opening, keep refrigerated and in water and consume within 10 days.
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| NUTRICIONAL VALUE FOR 100 gram |
| Energy | 15 Kcal / 62 KJ |
| Protein | 0,7 g |
Carbohydrates
of which sugars | 0,7 g
0 g |
Fat
of which saturated | 0 g
0 g |
| Fibers | 4,6 g |
| Salt | 0,6 g |
