Bladderwrack, also called rockweed, black tang, red fucus, and various other names, is an edible brown seaweed that grows along the coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and the North and Baltic seas. Like many other seaweeds such as kelp, nori, and kombu, bladderwrack is beloved – especially in East Asia – for its medicinal properties. Indeed, it was the original source of iodine in Europe, and was used in the early nineteenth century…
Irish moss, also called carrageen moss or pearl moss, is a red seaweed that grows along the coasts of Europe and North America. It is often purchased in bulk by food manufacturers for the purpose of making jellies, through it is also used to make the popular thickener and stabilizer, carrageenan, which is found in many milk products and processed foods. Irish moss is loved for its medicinal qualities, and its nutritional profile – owing…
Arame, also called sea oak, is a brown seaweed that is commonly harvested along the coasts of Japan and South Korea. As with kombu, dulse, and other sea vegetables, arame is used liberally in Japanese cuisine, and it is renowned for its versatility owing to its sweet, mild flavor. Indeed, you’re likely to find arame in many Japanese appetizers, muffins, soups, toasted dishes, and casseroles. Arame is less popular in the West, although more and…
Nori is an edible red seaweed that is popular in East Asia, especially Japan. In the West, it is perhaps best known as the seaweed that wraps pieces of sushi, although it is also used as a garnish, for flavoring noodle dishes and soups, or as a health supplement. Indeed, as the nutritional value of nori continues to come to light, more and more health food stores worldwide are beginning to sell it in fresh…
Dulse is a spicy-flavored red seaweed that grows on the coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Popular in East Asia, dulse has been harvested for thousands of years as a nutritious food source, an ingredient in skin care products, and as a health supplement. It is available in most health food stores in fresh or dried form. List of Health Benefits Good source of protein – According to Dr. Subhuti Dharmananda, the director of…
