What is Chuka?

Chuka is a wild-growing seaweed. It has a neutral taste and pleasant marine aroma without clearly expressed smell of iodine. This seafood is rich in it. A combination of seaweed and sesame seeds is considered traditional. This seaweed is mostly popular in Japan, and the second name of this seaweed is “hiyashi wakame”.

This overseas delicacy is very rich in nutrients. It contains a large number of minerals, such as iodine, vanadium, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, as well as potassium, copper, sodium, manganese. A whole set of vitamins: A, D, K, E, C, group B – thiamine and choline. In addition, seaweed contains unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (including Omega-3), plant protein, plant enzymes and hormones, dietary fiber, and collagen. Also, it is a dietary product that has rich mineral and organic composition and low calorie content (from 86 kcal to 161 kcal, depending on the salad ingredients).

We want to note some beneficial properties of chuka seaweed for our body:

• Normalizes the thyroid gland and the hormonal balance


• It positively influences on the work of the heart and blood vessels. Also, it is the prevention of strokes and heart attacks


• Improves the work of the digestive tract


• Strengthens immune system


• Activates brain activity, fights against atherosclerotic expressions


• Improves the condition of bones, joints, skin, hair, nails and teeth


• It is a prevention of depression and neurosis


• Beneficially affects on women’s and men’s health


• It is a strong aphrodisiac

As you already understood, these seaweed salads are incredibly healthy! Choose to your taste from all options of SKADI brand, manufactured by the VH-fish factory. We have both a classic Chuka seaweed salad, and with ginger, with carrots, celery, and Wasabi sauce.

Look for it on the shelves of the nearest supermarkets: Silpo, Auchan and Novus.

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