Undaria pinnatifida is usually listed in February-April every year. As fresh Undaria pinnatifida is not easy to preserve, most Undaria pinnatifida in the market is dried, so Undaria pinnatifida will take a series of processing after harvest to get dried Undaria pinnatifida. The bought Undaria pinnatifida can be stored in a cool and ventilated place after being bagged.
In order to eat Undaria pinnatifida all year round, people have created various processing methods from a long time ago, and all the Undaria pinnatifida we bought in the market are basically processed products. Undaria pinnatifida products sold in the market are basically divided into two categories: salted products and dried products, and each category contains many small categories.
Selection of Undaria pinnatifida
1, according to the appearance, the appearance of high-quality Undaria pinnatifida should be complete and thick, without dead leaves, black spots, spots and obvious burrs, and without sediment and mixed algae on the surface. In addition, we can pay attention to whether there are mildew spots on the leaves of Undaria pinnatifida, wormholes on the surface and worm excrement on the bottom. Undaria pinnatifida is generally of poor quality.
2, look at the frost, buy Undaria pinnatifida, but also pay attention to the frost on the surface. Its main ingredient is mannitol, which is rich in nutrition, so the quality of Undaria pinnatifida with frost is better.
3, look at the color, the color of Undaria pinnatifida, it is best to choose dark green or dark brown, the color is even and natural. Inferior Undaria pinnatifida has different shades of color, and some surfaces have many light spots. Undaria pinnatifida with unusually bright colors is likely to be dyed products, and such products should be avoided as much as possible when buying.
4. smell it. Although the high-quality Undaria pinnatifida has been dried, its own fishy smell is still relatively strong. If you find other smells, you should buy them carefully. Inferior Undaria pinnatifida has a light smell, and some have a sour and moldy taste.