The Alg Seaweed Blog

Umami might already be on your radar, but do you *actually* know what it is? Well in this blog, I thought I’d shed some light on what is umami? And why you need to add it to your meals. To kick things off, we’re going back to school- culinary school to be precise, to...

The humble and exotic seaweed might just surprise you when it comes to the gut health benefits it offers. But first, let’s start from the fundamentals. Gut microbiome Gut microbiome is an ecosystem of microorganisms that reside in your gut – or the gastrointestinal...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Can I eat seaweed when I am pregnant? Yes! Seaweed is a natural source of iodine and it is safe to consume as long as you are aware of which seaweed could potential excessive amount of iodine such as kelp therefore kelp supplement is never recommended during...

Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) occurs when insufficient iodine is consumed in one’s everyday diet. People with dietary restrictions, such as vegetarians, might find it difficult to meet the recommended daily iodine intake due to limited food choices. Pregnant and...

Does seaweed contain heavy metals? In short, yes, just like some land based foods. Heavy metal occurs naturally in the environment. Marine algae could absorb minerals from the water which makes it high in nutrients. So, it makes perfect sense that seaweed also have...