Fish scales contain collagen. Fish Collagen: The Answer to Smoother Skin. … It, combined with hyaluronic acid and elastin within the extracellular matrix, give the skin its structure, elasticity and firmness, and overall health and longevity. Therefore, collagen is a critical building block of the skin. In addition, fish scales contain chitin, organic material that can be transformed into chitosan. Chitosan has multiple applications for biomedicine, dietary supplements and agriculture, etc.

Galangal root is a spice native to Southern Asia. Its flavor, while also quite pungent, isn’t as strong as galangal’s. Instead it is mildly spicy and just a tad sweet.

Ginger is a native herb to the tropical regions of Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is a member of a plant family that includes cardamom and turmeric. It has spicy and warm aroma and is used in various dishes and medical remedies. Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice, and is sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics.

Jackfruit is a favorite snack, suitable for consumption or as a gift with high nutritional value of about 20% carbohidrate, 1.3% protein, 1.3% fiber and 21mg calcium.

Lemongrass is a staple ingredient throughout Southeast Asia, and in its powdered form is easy and convenient to use in a vast range of dishes. Its citrus tang features in such favourites as Tom Yam soup, Thai curries, Satay and Vietnamese salads, and it makes a refreshing difference to Western dishes also, even to something as basic as a roast chicken.