{"id":730,"date":"2023-04-09T16:09:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T08:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crystalsea.sg\/blog\/?p=730"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:06:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T02:06:41","slug":"how-is-our-dried-ikan-bilis-uniquely-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crystalsea.sg\/blog\/how-is-our-dried-ikan-bilis-uniquely-different\/","title":{"rendered":"How is Our Dried Ikan Bilis Uniquely Different?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dried ikan bilis, also known as dried anchovies, are a popular ingredient in many Southeast Asian cuisines. It can be used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stir-fries, and snacks, making it a versatile ingredient that can help add flavor and nutrition to many different meals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Crystal of the Sea dried ikan bilis<\/a> uses premium ikan bilis that\u2019s <\/span>1.5 times bigger than normal ikan bilis<\/b>. Besides the size, our ikan bilis are also packed with nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. High in protein: Dried ikan bilis are a good source of protein, which is important for building and repairing tissues in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids: Dried ikan bilis contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health and may also have anti-inflammatory effects.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Source of minerals: Dried ikan bilis are a good source of minerals such as calcium, iron, and phosphorus, which are important for maintaining strong bones and teeth, carrying oxygen in the blood, and supporting a variety of bodily functions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Through much research and study, we finally decided to use the <\/span>dehydration method on all our products<\/span><\/a>, which allows us to <\/span>retain 20% more nutrients<\/b> compared to other commonly used methods like baking. The process takes longer than other commonly used methods (depending on the ingredient, the process might take 8 – 14 hours) but we do so to ensure the <\/span>quality and standard<\/b> of our product.<\/span><\/p>\n