Fiddlehead and its uses
About Fiddlehead Fiddlehead is a type of fern that produces leaves and roots. The furled…
Plants and trees play a predominant role in preserving ecosystems. Earth had millions of plant species thousands of year back which is now dwindling at rapid speed due to climatic changes and other man-made factors. Seaweed is an important food for the people of Japan and neighboring countries. During ancient periods lots of countries consumed the seaweeds with great interest. But nowadays, only few countries like Japan, Korea, Thailand, China and Taiwan consume these foods in large quantities.
This topic will deal with Arame seaweed which is very popular in the countries of Japan and Korea. The botanical name of these algae is Eisenia bicyclis. These weeds are found naturally in the Pacific waters and cultivated in other parts of the world including Korea. Two flattened oval fronds rise from a woody stipe which will be up to 3.3 ft tall. These plants appear both branched and feathered. This is a perennial plant which grows throughout the year. Arame comes in brown strands and has a semi-sweet flavor.
Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
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Vitamins | ||
Vitamin A Retinol Equivalent | 220μg | 221μgRE |
Vitamin E Alpha Tocopherol | 0.6mg | 2.2mg |
Vitamin K | 260μg | 17μg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.32mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.36mg |
Niacin | 2.3mg | 3.48mgNE |
Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.35mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0.1μg | 0.8μg |
Folate | 110μg | 80μg |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.28mg | 1.5mg |
Minerals | ||
Sodium | 2300mg | ~1000mg |
Potassium | 3200mg | 833mg |
Calcium | 790mg | 221mg |
Magnesium | 530mg | 91.8mg |
Phosphorus | 250mg | 381mg |
Iron | 3.5mg | 3.49mg |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 3mg |
Copper | 0.17mg | 0.24mg |
Manganese | 0.23mg | 1.17mg |
Others | ||
Total Dietary Fiber | 48g | 5.7g~ |
Sodium Chloride Equivalent | 5.8g | ~2.5g |