Glasswort (100g)

Description

In addition to its appreciated organoleptic characteristics, the quality of this plant comes from its ability to store its salts, which give it a high nutritional value.

For every 100 grams, it provides about 38 kcal. It is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber and minerals (e.g., iron and potassium).

Compared to salt, samphire has the following sodium values:

Fresh samphire: contains 1393 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams

Dried Salicornia: contains 9200 milligrams per 100 grams

Salicornia powder: contains 18,700 milligrams per 100 grams

Salt: contains 40,000 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams

In addition to its taste, salicornia has benefits for our health, such as:

It has an antioxidant action;

It has a diuretic action;

It has an anti-tumor action;

It replenishes electrolytes;

Combats high blood pressure problems.

Its most important benefit is that it combats high blood pressure problems, as seen previously, it has lower amounts of sodium than traditional salt, and therefore, it also helps combat cardiovascular problems.