Nori is made of plastic bags

Nori is a kind of vegetable found on the seabed. We eat it quite a lot in our daily life. However, some unscrupulous manufacturers use plastic bags to make nori, mainly to reduce costs. However, it is very harmful to the human body if consumed. Therefore, we should know how to choose nori, avoid buying nori made in plastic bags, and publicize the identification method of nori to friends around us.

1. How to distinguish the authenticity of laver

1. First, we can observe through the color of the seaweed. Nori contains phycoerythrin, so the nori we usually buy should be dark brown or purple-brown in color and have a natural luster.

2. In order to save costs, some unscrupulous manufacturers now dye cheap seaweed or laver and sell them as laver. The second method is to soak a small piece of seaweed in water for a period of time. The color of the water soaked with real seaweed basically does not change. If the color of the water turns into bright purple or even ink-like color, it is definitely fake; another method is to take a small piece of seaweed and roast it over fire. After roasting, good quality seaweed should be green, like the color of seaweed. If it turns yellow after roasting, it is low-quality laver;

3. The last method is to identify by taste. Some fake seaweed is actually made of plastic film. There is no problem with the color when soaked in water, but it will not be chewed up when put in the mouth, and it is still very elastic when torn by hand.

2. Precautions for eating seaweed

Seaweed is a very delicious food, and many people like to eat it very much. However, it is not advisable to eat too much seaweed at one time. This is because seaweed is cool in nature. If ordinary people eat a lot, it may cause

3. What should I do if seaweed is moldy?

If the seaweed has turned red, it is generally not recommended to eat it. Because mold can produce toxins that affect your health. If you have to eat it, there are two points you need to pay special attention to. First, rinse it carefully to remove some of the mold. If the seaweed is severely moldy, it will often rot when rinsed. At this time, do not eat it. The second is to heat it thoroughly. If the seaweed has turned red, don't just pour boiling water over it to make soup. Instead, heat it thoroughly and cook it fully before eating.