Based on the value of fresh nature from the clean sea area, we, GETPOOREUN,
- Maesaengi
- about maesaengi
What is maesaengi?
- seaplant : seaweed of the Green Algae seaweed family,
Maesaeni is its Korean name. - It’s found worldwide. In Korea, it mainly lives in the southern
coastal areas such as Wando, Gangjin, and Jangheung.
growth and shape of maesaengi
- It looks like tube without branches and it is about
15cm long and 0.2 to 0.5cm thick. - Similar to young green laver, but maesaengi is
softer and sweeter. - It appears around mid-October, thrives during the winter, and disappears from April. It is mainly
harvested from late November to late February.
how to cook maesaengi
- It is consumed especially in winter near the
area where it is harvested. And it’s common to
cook hot soups with oysters. - Recently, maesaengi has been processed and distributed so that it can be enjoyed regardless
of the season or region.
Maesaengi is rich in various nutrients.
- It contains a lot of iron, potassium, protein, etc.
- Also it contains selenium and omega-3 DHA
fatty acids that inhibit aging and degeneration.
health given by nature, Maesaengi
Maesaengi is a natural food that lets you experience the freshness of the sea.
