Seaweed Cake

Seaweed Cake

　　Seaweed is a type of marine algae, belonging biologically to the phylum Rhodophyta, class Florideophyceae, subclass Rhodymeniophycidae, order Bangiales, family Porphyraaceae, among more than 10 categories. It is an important economic alga, delicious and rich in nutrition, containing 31.3% protein, 30.2% water-soluble polysaccharides, 0.7% fat, vitamins, and essential trace elements such as zinc, manganese, iron, and copper. It also has therapeutic effects that help prevent and treat illnesses. It can soften blood vessels and lower blood pressure, and is used in treating goiter.

　　　　The seaweed from Dongshan has been exported to Southeast Asian countries since the Qing Dynasty and remains highly popular with foreign merchants.