by Sarah Leung | Jan 4, 2021 | Nutrition
Is Seaweed good for me and my family? Sure is! Edible seaweed is natural, low in calorie, and nutritious, containing many micro and macronutrients that are essential for health. Micronutrients – Vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K; iodine, iron, calcium,...
by Sarah Leung | Jan 4, 2021 | Nutrition
Seaweeds are the glimmering colourful water plants often found in the ocean, as well as rivers and lakes. Within the 10,000 types of seaweed identified, edible seaweed is a small selection of macroalgae growing along seashores that are nutritious and could be consumed...
by Sarah Leung | Jan 4, 2021 | Nutrition
Ever wondered where the unique deliciousness of seaweed comes from? The yummy secret flavour occurring naturally in seaweed is called umami, the fifth basic taste followed by sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. While human body receives sweetness as energy, sour and...
by Sarah Leung | Jan 4, 2021 | Nutrition
How much iodine is too much? – Iodine in seaweed Iodine is an essential micronutrient for thyroid health, brain development, as well as children’s growth. The recommended daily intake of iodine in Australia and New Zeeland is 150 micrograms (µg) per day for adults,...
by Sarah Leung | Jan 4, 2021 | Nutrition
Our Rainbow Seaweed blend with 5 Common edible seaweeds There are thousands types of algae in the world and yet only hundreds have been investigated for its purposes from agriculture, medicinal to human consumption. Alg Seaweed hand-picked a selection of highest...
