What is snowdrop vegetable?

Perhaps the name of the snowflake vegetable is still quite strange, many people do not know it because it is quite new to us Vietnamese. But this is a vegetable that is sought after by gourmets in many countries. So what is special about this vegetable? Let's find out in the following article.

What is snowdrop vegetable?

Snowdrops have thick leaves, the surface of the leaves and stems of this plant are covered with sparkling 'ice particles', at first glance it looks like the vegetable has just been washed with cold water. Snowdrops are popular in restaurants and hotels, rarely found in markets because not many farmers grow this vegetable because they think it is very difficult to grow, only grown on a small scale. This vegetable is also known as 'diamond vegetable' or 'royal vegetable' because of its rarity.

Snowdrops are known as a special vegetable with a succulent body.

This is a succulent specialty vegetable that few people know about. This vegetable originates from the Namid desert of South Africa. It is called diamond vegetable to show the preciousness and rarity of the vegetable. Moreover, the price of the product is quite high, so not everyone can eat this vegetable. Most of them appear in expensive meals at luxury restaurants and are not present on the dinner tables of ordinary people.

Because of its origin in Africa, where the natural environment is relatively harsh, diamond vegetables are endowed with strong vitality. This plant loves the sun, has the characteristics of being drought-resistant, salt-resistant, alkaline-resistant, and high temperature-resistant, but is afraid of cold and waterlogging. The most suitable temperature is 5-25°C, when the temperature is higher than 35°C or lower than 5°C, the plant will wither and even die.

Many people are curious about what the 'ice crystals' covering the surface of vegetables are, in fact they are a layer of cells whose main ingredient is natural vegetable salt . This type of salt has a low sodium content, is good for the body, suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, and people with high blood pressure.

Tiny crystals on the stems and leaves of snowdrops. (Photo: Toutiao).

Snowball vegetables are known as a special vegetable with a succulent body, salty taste, and crunchy texture .  This is a vegetable that brings many nutritional values ​​that not all vegetables have. In the nutritional composition of vegetables, there are rich calcium, magnesium, potassium as well as a full range of minerals, vitamins A, E, . carotene and pinitol are substances that help the body improve liver dysfunction, prevent cataracts and help reduce blood sugar levels. In addition, it also contains antioxidants and anti-cancer substances.

Snowdrop vegetables are not only rare but also grown using organic technology so they are clean, safe for users' health, and have many nutrients that prevent certain diseases, so they are highly sought after.

What are the effects of snowdrops?

Snowball vegetable is a special vegetable with a characteristic flavor that is slightly salty and crunchy . When eaten, the water crystals surrounding the surface of the leaves and stems seem to melt, giving the user a delicious feeling that no other vegetable has. So besides that feature, does snowball vegetable have any effects?

As analyzed above about the nutritional components in vegetables, minerals, vitamins or anti-cancer, anti-aging substances have positive effects on consumers' health.

Pinitol in vegetables helps improve arteriosclerosis and fatty liver.

The potassium content in vegetables helps prevent high blood pressure very well.

Pinitol in vegetables also helps improve arteriosclerosis and fatty liver, helps prevent keratinization of hair and skin, helps protect mucous membranes and the respiratory system.

It also stimulates renal excretion and anti-edema, activates enzymes, transmits nerve impulses, supports muscle contraction, so it is very good for people with constipation.

Myoinositol helps prevent depression and panic disorder.

Thus, it can be seen that snowdrop vegetables have many effects on users. In addition to being a delicious, unique dish that helps beautify the skin, this vegetable also helps prevent disease and is very good for everyone's health.

Snowdrops are often eaten raw to retain their flavor and nutritional value. (Photo: Toutiao).

In China , this vegetable is sold at a fairly high price, around 10-20 NDT/kg (~ 35,000-70,000 VND/kg), sometimes up to 60 NDT/kg (~ 200,000 VND).

In Vietnam , the price of snow lotus is considered 'more expensive than meat', ranging from 120,000 - 150,000 VND/kg. In recent years, the vegetable has been imported to our country and is grown by some gardeners in Da Lat using organic technology to supply the market.

Because it is not widely grown and there are few sources for sale, this vegetable is often out of stock despite its high price. Gourmets or those who buy it as a gift often buy 2-3kg at a time, while curious people who are learning about this vegetable for the first time often buy 0.5-1kg.