Hello everyone, I'm your snack explorer, and today we're going to reveal the secret – sago. You may have seen it in bubble tea, or you may have tasted its unique taste in various desserts. But the question is, is sago natural or artificial?Let's embark on this amazing journey of Simi together and find out!
First, let's learn about the origin of sago. Sago, also known as pearls, is an ingredient made from tapioca or glutain. These tiny pearls, with their elastic texture and elasticity, have become the stars of many desserts and drinks.
Originating in China, sago was later introduced to Southeast Asia, where it evolved into a variety of delicacies. In the production process, the raw materials will go through steaming, cutting, kneading and other steps to form the familiar round pearls.
Now, let's take a look at the process of making sago. First of all, raw cassava or cereal potatoes go through steps such as grinding, washing, and fermentation to finally make starch. Then, the starch is mixed with water and stirred well to form a semi-solid mixture.
The next step is to make a small dough by kneading the mixture into small particles, which is what we are familiar with. Finally, these small particles are steamed to obtain a sago with a textured texture.
Now that we know how sago is made, let's take a look at the natural beauty of sago. Sago is made from natural plant ingredients and has no added preservatives, artificial colors, etc., making it relatively healthier.
Moreover, cassava and cereal potatoes are some common crops in their own right, which are natural resources. In the production process, there is no extensive industrial processing, which retains the pure taste of natural ingredients. Therefore, it can be said that sago is a gift from nature, and it is an ingredient that has both delicious and natural beauty.
When it comes to sago, we can't ignore some "artificial pearls" on the market. These so-called artificial sago often contain a large number of additives, such as alum, borax, etc., to change the texture and taste. In order to reduce costs, some snack vendors may use synthetic ingredients instead of natural raw materials, and the pearls produced have an overly uniform appearance and lose the unique flavor of natural sago.
Although these artificial pearls look beautiful on the outside, they hide a lot of sugar-coated traps. Excessive use of additives can pose a potential health risk, and synthetic ingredients differ in taste and nutrition compared to natural sago.
Now that we know the craftsmanship and natural beauty of sago, how can we distinguish between natural sago and man-made "pearls" in our daily lives?
First, look at the ingredients. When buying food, pay attention to the ingredient list and avoid products that contain a lot of artificial additives. Secondly, judge by appearance. Natural sago is slightly irregular in shape and color, while man-made pearls are usually uniform and smooth in appearance.
Finally, it is distinguished by the taste. Natural sago tastes more chewy and has a more pronounced feeling of springing teeth. Artificial pearls, on the other hand, may be a little monolithic in taste, lacking the complex layers of natural sago.
In this amazing journey about sago, we unveil its mysteries together. Sago is natural, it comes from nature's gifts, and it is a delicious and healthy ingredient. Some artificial pearls on the market may hide unhealthy ingredients.
When choosing food, let's be vigilant and reject "artificial beauty" in favor of natural taste. Let this little "pearl" of sago become a shining pearl in our gastronomic adventures, radiating the light of nature.