Sea Kelp products

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For optimal health the body needs a whole complement of vitamins, minerals and trace elements from a lot of different sources. If you want vitamin C, go with whole-food concentrates. You’ll get plenty of vitamin C in a full-spectrum package that gives you antioxidants, phyto-nutrients, and cancer fighting compounds at the same time; and none of that is actually listed on the label.

If you want to take advantage of the healthful—and tasty—benefits of edible seaweeds, the only necessary is a nearby specialty food store. Most edible seaweeds can be obtained year-round from gourmet shops, Asian markets and natural food stores. And many Asian cookbooks offer ideas for using sea vegetables in dishes including makisushi, casseroles, breads, soups and salads. With seaweeds earning the distinction of “the oldest plants on Earth,” ifs no wonder these tasty algae have come to be featured in dishes across the culinary globe.

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Kelp contains up to 35% slow-release carbohydrates, which can help to stabilise blood sugars. With a 6.5 % protein content (essential) and only 1 % fat, a good choice for vegetarians and those trying to lose weight. Contains dietary fibre as well.

Stimulation of the digestion, allows a better assimilation of sugars and fats, thereby reducing the level of cholesterol.
Helps to assist in proper thyroid metabolism and greater overall circulation. 

Because of its use world wide many different names are used. Other names are Kombu, laminaria , Laminariaceae longicruris , alaria alaria esculenta, digitata, laminaria digitata, haidai, See Tang, Undaria pinnatifida, sol, Perltang, pylaiei.

Commercial uses of seaweed:

Nutritional drink manufacturers choose a supplement of one or more seaweeds for their health benefits—providing essential mineral and trace minerals, vitamins for sea formulations, super nutrition drink formulas, herbal extracts.

Food manufacturers and food service providers using milled seaweed to impart a salty taste to their products. Reducing the amount of sodium content. Others for their moderate binding qualities or to lightly thicken cooked product. You will find seaweed in different seasoning blends, salad dressings, frozen entrees sauces and gravies, soup stock, trail mixes and baking.

Traditionally for the vegetarian market. A good source of protein and enzymes for people on vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic, and raw food diets.  Until recently the  big users on a individual basis. The so-called health food shops.

Seasoning. Another less known property is the flavor enhancement. Seaweed contain natural MSG. Synthetic MSG is used a lot to improve flavor profiles. There are indication linking MSG to body weight increases. Kelp is used more and more to enhance existing flavors without the use of synthetic MSG or other chemicals.

Natural HBA manufacturers use seaweed in cosmetics, shampoos and skin treatments.

 Your lifestyle and dietary choices can make an enormous difference to your lifespan and to your quality of life in later years.