Tremella is a natural nourishing ingredient that is rich in nutrients and has the effect of beauty and anti-aging. Some people say that Tremella contains collagen, just like bird's nest, so it can be used for beauty and anti-aging. Does Tremella really contain collagen? Does Tremella really contain collagen?
Tremella does not contain collagen
Collagen is a biological macromolecule and the main component of animal connective tissue. The main components of Tremella are lactose, arabinose, xylose, and alpha-glucose acid, which are mainly carbohydrates. Therefore, Tremella does not contain collagen.
Can Tremella supplement collagen?
No, it can't.
Since Tremella does not contain collagen, it does not have the effect of supplementing collagen. Collagen is rich in nutritional value and has functions such as anti-aging, beauty, ovarian maintenance, relieving menopause, and improving sleep. Although Tremella does not contain collagen, it is still a nutritious supplement. Tremella has the functions of promoting blood circulation, moisturizing, and diuresis, and is often used for symptoms such as urinary calculi, blood strangulation, and dysentery.
Is Tremella really effective for beauty?
Tremella can be used for beauty
Tremella has a blood-activating effect, which can promote blood circulation and has a certain therapeutic effect on acne and dark circles. Soaked Tremella not only contains abundant mucilage, but also contains a lot of cellulose, which has the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements. Therefore, Tremella has the function of detoxification, beauty, and skin rejuvenation. Regular consumption of Tremella can reduce blemishes and dullness, increase skin radiance, and make the skin more elastic.
What to eat to supplement collagen?
Pork Trotter Soup
Main ingredients
1500g pork trotters, pork ribs, and chicken carcasses, moderate amount of cabbage, a little dried shrimp, salt, monosodium glutamate, cooking wine, ginger slices, chopped green onion, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Instructions
1. Wash the pork trotters, ribs, and chicken carcasses with warm water and put them into a hot pot. Add water and bring to a boil, skim off the foam, and add chopped green onion, ginger slices, Sichuan peppercorns, and cooking wine. Cook over high heat for 2-3 hours until the soup turns milky white and has a strong aroma, then remove the bones.
2. Add soaked dried shrimp to the soup pot, cut the cabbage into small pieces and add them to the pot. Cook over high heat, add salt and monosodium glutamate, and stir well.
Bird's Nest and Chicken Feet Soup
Ingredients
Bird's nest, one pork rib, seven or eight fresh chicken feet, salt.
Instructions
1. Soak the bird's nest until soft, wash it and cut it into small pieces. Use one pork rib.
2. Cook the fresh chicken feet until the soup turns white.
3. Cook for about an hour, add salt to taste.
Black Fungus and Pig Skin Soup
Ingredients
300g pig skin, 100g dried black fungus, shredded green onion, shredded ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, salt, monosodium glutamate, clear soup, fresh vegetables, and sesame oil.
Instructions
1. Wash the pig skin, cut it into square pieces, blanch it in boiling water, remove and wash it, then put it in a clean pot with water, shredded green onion, shredded ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, remove and drain.
2. Soak the dried black fungus, wash and tear it into pieces. Wash the fresh vegetables and cut them into small pieces.
3. In a clean pot, pour in the clear soup, add pig skin, black fungus, and vegetables, add shredded green onion and ginger, salt, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, simmer for a while over low heat, add monosodium glutamate to taste, and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve in a soup bowl.
How to eat Tremella for beauty
Tremella, Red Date, Papaya, and Rose Soup
Ingredients
Suitable amount of Tremella, papaya, red dates, white fungus, rose tea, and rock sugar.
Instructions
1. Soak the Tremella and white fungus in advance, wash them clean, and wash the red dates.
2. Peel and cut the papaya into chunks.
3. Put water in a pot, bring to a boil, and add the white fungus, red dates, and Tremella. Simmer on low heat.
4. When the soup becomes thick, add the papaya chunks, rose tea, and rock sugar, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Goji Berry and Tremella Sweet Soup
Ingredients
Suitable amount of Tremella, red dates, and goji berries.
Instructions
1. Soak the Tremella in water the day before to remove impurities.
2. Add red dates according to personal preference.
3. Add goji berries according to personal preference.
4. After stewing, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar.
