The Hantian in Hantian milk tea is called agar, which is a natural polysaccharide colloid extracted from red algae such as Gelidium.
The word "Hanten" is a Japanese usage. Because in the winter of the Edo period, someone discovered that dried seaweed placed outdoors had the characteristic of condensation, so it was named "Hanten". In our country's tradition, It is also called "agar" or "agar" (English name: Agar) in Chinese medicine, which means beautiful gelatin. ?
The main component of cold food is carbohydrates, which contain more than 80% dietary fiber, 50% of which are water-soluble dietary fiber and 50% of which are insoluble dietary fiber.
The functions of Hantian
Hantian has many functions. It can be eaten as an ingredient or directly. If used to decorate desserts, it not only looks good but also tastes delicious. It is currently used It is quite famous in the milk tea market and can be regarded as an internet celebrity tea drink additive.
In order to cater to the needs of consumers, there are many types of Hantian on the market, such as original flavor, cherry blossom flavor, brown sugar flavor, etc. In some milk tea shops, you can add it according to your own taste, but most of the common ones are Original flavor, color is transparent, looks very appetizing.