Black Squid Ink That Is Delicious When Processed
Well, one of the specialties of squid is that it is a type of animal that can secrete black liquid. Actually this is to protect itself. Some people call it cuttlefish. But what is the difference between cuttlefish and squid?
In Pontianak, squid is better known as cuttlefish. Although actually squid and cuttlefish are not the same. Cuttlefish can be found in almost all types of waters, both brackish water, fresh water, and sea water.
While squid only live in the sea. The shape of cuttlefish is flat with a thick, hard shell, which is made of chalk. While squid is cylindrical, and has a soft shell.
Cuttlefish and squid both produce a black liquid, which can add to the deliciousness of a dish. In addition to being a food coloring, the black ink in squid actually has an umami taste, which is a unique taste that we can actually get from MSG or fish sauce. This is because the black ink in squid contains glutamic acid, which is an amino acid that can be produced by these two flavorings.
The cuisine that uses the most squid ink is in the Mediterranean, such as Greece, Italy, and Spain. Which is usually used for cooking rice and pasta.
If you want to add squid ink to your dish, pay attention to the amount of ink that will be used. Most recipes only use about 2-3 tablespoons of squid ink, for a serving of 4 people, or more.
In addition, it should also be remembered that dishes with squid ink usually make the mouth and teeth black. So you should not use this ingredient for dishes that will be served to important guests, or at formal events, so that you can smile without having to worry.
Judging from its nutritional content, squid ink actually contains carcinogens, or substances that can break down and kill cancer cells and tumors.
Many health experts have researched the truth, such as Hiroki University, in Japan. From this study, it was found that squid ink can increase and activate white blood cells that fight cancer and tumors.
Meanwhile, another study conducted by stem cells news, stated that squid ink is antiangiogenic which can prevent the growth of tumor cells. Even this property can prevent new blood cells that cause tumors, or new cancer cells. In addition to cancer, squid ink can also function as an antibacterial in the root canal of the teeth.
Behind the benefits of black squid ink, it turns out that there is still a myth circulating, where pregnant women are prohibited from consuming squid with black ink. Because when the child is born, he will have black skin spots, like squid ink.
Actually, this myth is unfounded, because squid ink actually has no negative impact on health. But to be more precise, can pregnant women not consume the delicious black-inked squid, or can they?
The black squid ink still contains nutrients, including amino acids, antioxidants, so for us, it turns out that it still has health benefits. For example, the antioxidants are there. Then it also has an effect to help as an anti-inflammatory. It also helps towards anti-virus, or anti-bacterial.
Well, is it safe for pregnant women or not?
"So far I have not read, is it okay for pregnant women. But in my opinion if the pregnant woman is not allergic to seafood, plus the food she consumes is cooked, it should be okay to consume food that is given black ink. Well, mothers do not need to worry if you consume squid with delicious black ink. Because actually it has quite high protein, and is good for the fetus. It's just that we need to pay attention to not consuming it in large quantities, and also the processing method must be right".
Breaking Food
Black food has recently become a trend. This color, which is actually not attractive, actually makes people curious. What does this food taste like that seems terrible.
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Bamboo charcoal is one of the ingredients commonly used to produce this black color. Bamboo charcoal, or bamboo charcoal, is not the charcoal that we usually know from combustion residue. But rather carbon from combustion residue that has gone through a purification process, so it does not contain other chemicals.
In the medical world, activated charcoal is generally used to treat disorders of the digestive system. Both food poisoning, or drug overdose.
Activated charcoal works by absorbing all substances in the digestive system. Because of its high fiber capacity, this substance is not good to be consumed too often, because nutrients that are beneficial to the body will also be carried away and discarded, potentially causing malnutrition. Until now, there has been no further research on the safe limits for consuming bamboo charcoal.
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By @midiagam