Pho is known for its delicious broth, but this is where the healthy diner needs to exercise caution: the exact numbers vary widely depending on the recipe, but a standard bowl can easily supply thousands of milligrams of sodium â and thatâs before adding any extra condiments like hoisin sauce or Sriracha.
Konnyaku is a traditional Japanese jelly-like health food made from a kind of potato called âKonnyaku potatoâ and calcium hydroxide or oxide calcium extracted from eggshells. The Konnyaku potato is native to Indonesia and is a kind of herbaceous perennial plant called âAmorphophallus Konjacâ(K.
Not to be confused with Liangfen or Nokdumuk. Grass jelly, or leaf jelly, is a jelly-like dessert eaten in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia,Myanmar and Taiwan. It is made using the Platostoma palustre plant (a member of the mint family) and has a mild, slightly bitter taste.