First, the difference between laver and seaweed
All seaweeds are seaweeds, but not all seaweeds.
Porphyra haitanensis is a kind of red algae that grows on shallow sea rocks. Its colors are purplish red, green purple and black purple, but they are all purple after drying. Although this purple marine plant belongs to algae, it can be used for cooking. Porphyra haitanensis and Porphyra yezoensis are the main varieties we often eat. Porphyra yezoensis is dominant in the north and Porphyra yezoensis is dominant in the south.
2. What kinds of seaweed are there?
Seaweed can be divided into the following types according to processing methods.
1. Dried Porphyra: Porphyra processed once. Generally used for food processing and simple rice, but also can be eaten directly.
2. Roasted seaweed: the finished product of dried seaweed after secondary deep processing. Generally used in sushi cooking, food processing and so on. You can also eat it directly. Nothing is added in the whole process, 100% is pure natural.
3. Seasoned seaweed: It is called seasoned seaweed in China. Finished dried seaweed after secondary deep processing. Seasoning is added in the processing process, which is generally eaten directly as a snack food.
Third, how to buy seaweed?
Seaweed is loved by most people whether it is eaten as a snack food or as a food ingredient. Supermarket shelves are filled with various brands of seaweed to choose from. So do you know how to buy seaweed?
1. Look at the color: seaweed with good quality, bright and shiny color and neat appearance.
2. Smell the fragrance: seaweed with good quality smells fragrant, and the better the fragrance, the better.
3. Taste: high-quality seaweed, crisp texture, instant in the mouth, fresh and fragrant.
4. How to clear the warehouse of imported seaweed?
1. The importer signs a contract with the foreign trader, and the factory prepares the goods.
PS: Most importers will choose CIF, which is more convenient, faster and less risky. Importers can also choose EXW clause, from door-to-door delivery to customs clearance at the port of destination, which is the responsibility of the importer and can control the cost by itself.
When the goods are ready, they can be packed and transported.
3. Before the goods arrive in Hong Kong, declare in advance will go through the formal declaration process.
4. After the goods arrive at the port of destination, we should change the bill with the shipping company.
5. Pay customs duties and conduct customs inspection.
6. After passing the customs inspection, you can arrange delivery and issue a quarantine certificate.
7. Only after obtaining the certificate can the food be sold in the market.