There are two types of asparagus commonly known as
1 is the algae of the Gracilaria plant Gracilaria. Asparagus is rich in seaweed polysaccharides, iodine, calcium, iron and other normal and trace elements necessary for the human body, as well as vitamins A, B1, C, etc. The main component of the mucus in the outer layer of the algae is Fucoidan, which can effectively remove bacteria and 1-157 E. coli on the surface of the gastric mucosa. Japanese research has proven that it has the effects of clearing the lungs and laxatives, beautifying and slimming, lowering blood pressure and blood lipids, and regulating body functions. The traditional consumption of seaweed is the main reason why the average life expectancy of people in Okinawa, Japan, is the highest in the world. Therefore, Shuiyun is known as a longevity dish in Japan. It has a miraculous effect on clearing toxins from the lungs and intestines and eliminating waste from the body. Regular consumption can balance the internal environment and ensure smooth excretion. It is the most ideal pure natural marine health food for women to lose weight and beauty and for middle-aged and elderly people with habitual constipation. It has the functions of clearing away heat, detoxifying, resolving phlegm, and moisturizing the stool. Regular consumption of seaweed can convert toxic organic matter in the human body into non-toxic substances, purify the blood, and prevent cancer.
Economic value of Asparagus: It is not only a high-quality raw material for refining agar gum in the food industry, but also a high-quality feed for abalone breeding and a green health food for humans. Agar has coagulability and stability and can be used as a thickener, coagulant, suspending agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, preservative, adhesive, and biological culture medium. Agar is widely used in the manufacture of granular drinks, rice wine drinks, fruit drinks, crystal gummies, yokan, luncheon meat, ham sausage, jelly pudding, ice cream, decorated cakes, rice pudding, cold dishes, etc. Agar is used in toothpaste, shampoo, facial cleanser, cosmetics, solid fragrance, etc. in the daily chemical industry. It is also widely used in medical research.
Another plant, asparagus, is also called asparagus.
Asparagus, whose scientific name is Shi Diaobai, "Asparagus" is the common name for it by Shanghai people, and it is also called "Asparagus" in North China. It belongs to the genus Asparagus in the Liliaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with dioecious plants. The plant is upright, 1.5 to 2.0 meters tall, with multiple branches. The branches are densely covered with needle-shaped false leaves, and the true leaves have degenerated into triangular membranous scales. The tops die in winter, and young shoots sprout in the following spring. These young shoots are the asparagus we eat.
Asparagus is a rare vegetable with excellent taste. It has a delicious and aromatic flavor, and its fiber is soft and delicious. It can increase appetite and help digestion. It is rich in nutrients and has high medicinal value. The tender stems of asparagus have a delicate texture, soft and delicious fiber, and a unique and aromatic taste. It is a high-end nutritional and health-care vegetable. It is listed as one of the "Top Ten Famous Dishes" and the "No. 1 Anti-Cancer Fruit and Vegetable" in the world. It has the title of "King of Vegetables" Good name. Asparagus has the highest nutritional value. Each kilogram of fresh asparagus contains 25 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, 50 grams of carbohydrates, 7 grams of crude fiber, 220 mg of calcium, 620 mg of phosphorus, 20 mg of sodium, 200 mg of magnesium, and 2 grams of potassium. .78 grams, iron 10 mg, copper 0.4 mg, vitamin A 900 international units, vitamin C 330 mg, vitamin B1: 1.8 mg, vitamin B2: 0.2 mg, niacin 15 mg, pantothenic acid 6.2 mg, Vitamin B6: 1.5 mg, folic acid 1.09 mg, biotin 17 micrograms, can release 109.2 kilojoules of heat. Asparagus is eaten as young stems, with a fresh texture, delicious flavor, tenderness and delicious taste. In addition to being able to accompany meals, increase appetite, aid digestion, and supplement vitamins and minerals, it contains more asparagine, aspartic acid and other saponins, which are good for cardiovascular disease, edema, bladder and other diseases. It is therapeutic. Asparaginase is a drug used to treat leukemia. Therefore, asparagus has become one of the health-care vegetables, which is an important reason why it is grown on a large scale in the world and remains popular.