MSG is short for monosodium glutamate. It is basically a flavor enhancer due to its umami taste, which induces salivary secretion. In other words, umami flavors make your mouth water, elicit salivary secretion, enhance appetite, and increase food palatability1.
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INTRODUCING CRYSTAL OF THE SEA FOOD POWDER
What if you can have better flavor with more nutrition at the same time? Crystal of the Sea offers a great substitute for MSG with our food powder series. Packed with umami and health benefits, you can get the best of both worlds simultaneously.
Crystal of the Sea offers five different powders for you to choose from:
- Ikan Bilis Powder
- White Anchovy Powder
- Shrimp Powder
- Seaweed Powder
- Scallop Powder
The products are made from 100% pure ingredients and with no preservatives so you can consume them without any worry.
What nutrition do they have? Here’s a simple summary of what each powder has to offer:
IKAN BILIS POWDER
It is high in calcium and protein. It contained omega-3 fatty acids, which promote brain and heart health. They contain iodine, selenium, and many other nutrients.
With every teaspoon (4g), you can get 142mg calcium, 52mg omega-3 fatty acids, and 3g of protein
WHITE ANCHOVY POWDER
It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and DHA which are important for brain and bone development.
With every teaspoon (4g), you can get 202mg omega-3 fatty acids, 148mg DHA, and 74mg calcium.
SHRIMP POWDER
It’s a great source of vitamin B6, low in saturated fat, and high in protein. Vitamin B6 promotes better blood circulation and gives you a stronger immune system.
Recommended for pregnant women.
SEAWEED POWDER
It is crafted by combining premium quality Nori and Wakame, without any added salt, sugar, MSG, or any other preservatives.
It is rich in iodine, omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid (Vitamin B9), and protein.
SCALLOP POWDER
It is made using Premium quality Wild Scallops, without any added salt, sugar, MSG, or any other preservatives.
It is rich in protein, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
SO, WHICH POWDER CAUGHT YOUR EYE?
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FOOTNOTES
- A;, S. K. K. (n.d.). The umami taste: From Discovery to clinical use. Otolaryngologia polska = The Polish otolaryngology. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27387211/
