Jade Noodles Made from Water Hyacinth: From River Weed to High-Fiber Noodles
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Water hyacinth, once considered a troublesome aquatic weed, has been creatively transformed into green “Jade Hyacinth Noodles” by a local community in Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
Young water hyacinth shoots are carefully selected from clean, controlled sources, then washed, heat-treated, finely processed, and mixed with flour, eggs, and salt before being made into noodles.
The plant contains cellulose and hemicellulose, giving it potential as a source of dietary fiber, although the actual fiber content depends on the proportion used and each recipe’s production process.
Beyond nutrition, this innovation adds value to a local resource, turning an environmental problem into a food product that can create new opportunities and income for the community.
Because water hyacinth can absorb contaminants from water, only plants from safe, controlled sources that undergo proper food preparation should be used for consumption.
