Now more than 74 plus beneficial substances are and can be found in seaweed.    

By far the most exciting are; Alginic acids, Fucan, fucoidan, mannitol and laminarian.

The ancient people where well aware of the health protective properties of seaweed.

The main use not as food, but as salt replacement, seasoning, or dietary supplements. To prevent ageing, hair treatments, for skin toning. Stimulation of the digestion, as metabolic energiser, to eliminate toxins. Different ailments like rheumatism, osteoporosis, arthritis, agitation, stress and hypertension. Strengthening of the immune system and circulation. These are just a fraction of the potential uses of seaweed in medicine, and there is little doubt that investigation will continue. Research is being conducted by many institutions and private companies and we are likely to see more and more applications of seaweed-derived drugs in the pharmacy and on the shelves of alternative.

Extracts.

The production of extracts from seaweed rich/dominated by compounds able to bind water ( phyto-chemicals/nutrients). Added to food to add structure, body, body, texture, flavour, enhancement, mouth feel,, chewy ness, smell and taste.  (Their application very broad.)

Food & drinks

·        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 flavour enhancement. Seaweed contain natural MSG. Synthetic MSG is used a lot to improve flavour profiles. There are indication linking MSG to body weight increases. Kelp is used more and more to enhance existing flavours without the use of synthetic MSG or other chemicals.

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

·        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.

Detoxification, as source of alginic acids (sodium alginates) and iodine, to remove heavy metals, radioactive isotopes and halogens like bromide, chloride, fluorides and other chemicals from the body and the bones.

Seaweed & Algae product supplements.

Why milled and dried seaweed.

To secure and optimize the daily intakes of the vitamins and minerals for todays fast paced lifestyle. Alkalising, Anti-Ageing, Antioxidant, Electrolytes, Absorption, and Disease Prevention, fibre and stimulate the digestion. From adults to athletes, the elderly, almost everyone can benefit from this simple yet powerful product. Low on calories.

Easy in use and to store.

Water quality and sustainability.

From a nutritional point of view, seaweeds are low-calorie foods, with a high concentration of minerals, vitamins, proteins and indigestible carbohydrates and lipids.  Sea Plants are more potent than land plant because they contain a great number of organic compounds known as phyto (plant) chemicals. Many of these organic compounds are important, but are missing in our food supply.

 Nutritive, to Enhance Health, Boost Immunity and Detoxify.

Alternative Health, alternative Medicine, Health Foods, Health Products, Dietary Supplements, Nutrition, Mineral &Vitamin. The seaweed & vegetables products are in dried form, milled, as flakes, seaweed capsules, or wraps. Seaweed meal/flakes, contains all the minerals and trace elements you need.