Sea grapes is a type of seaweed belonging to the Caulerpaceae family, with a shape resembling a cluster of grapes. It is also known by other names such as seaweed and green caviar. Sea grapes is naturally distributed in Southeast Asia, Japan, and islands in the Pacific Ocean.
The scientific name of sea grapes is Caulerpa lentillifera. Sea grapes contains many nutrients, including:
- Fiber: Fiber helps the digestive system function better, reducing the risk of constipation, bloating, and flatulence.
- Vitamins and minerals: Sea grapes contains many vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, K, E, calcium, iron, potassium, etc.
- Omega-3: Omega-3 is a type of unsaturated fatty acid that is beneficial for heart health, brain health, and vision.
Fresh Sea grapes vs. Dried Sea grapes:
- Fresh Sea grapes:
- Untreated, naturally vibrant green with high moisture content.
- Store in a cool place, avoid direct sunlight, no need to refrigerate.
- Short shelf life (3-5 days from harvest).
- Usage: Simply rinse and soak in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce saltiness and enhance crispiness.
- Dried Sea grapes:
- Processed and dehydrated to reduce moisture, soaked in a salt solution.
- Conveniently stored at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Longer shelf life compared to fresh sea grapes (approximately 6-8 months).
- Usage: Soak in water for 3-5 minutes to rehydrate. Then, soak in cold water, similar to the fresh sea grapes method.
Both offer health benefits and unique flavors. Which one will you choose?
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 – green caviar?
-𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬: Sea Grapes is the main ingredient of this product. It is usually dehydrated and dried before packaging.
-𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭: Salt is an important component. It provides the characteristic salty flavor and is rich in minerals.
-𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: Water helps dissolve the salt to create a solution that preserves sea grapes effectively.
Notably, Kadosachi Sea grapes does not contain preservatives, acid regulators, or any other additional ingredients, so you can use it with confidence.
