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Atlantic Kombu Warning: Due to the high, natural iodine content, Atlantic Kumbo is not suitable for consumption. Consumer applications such as face masks are possible. Kombu (Laminaria digitata) belongs to the species of the large brown algae (Kelp) that grows in dense, shallow beds in the quiet waters of secluded bays. Atlantic kombu is a thinner, more tender variety of Japanese kombu and can be used exactly the same way. It is great roasted, fried, boiled, sautéed and marinated. Kombu is a must for all soup stocks, enriching flavour and nutrition. You should never cook beans without it as it tenderizes, shortens cooking times and increases digestibility. Kombu is a rich source especially of calcium, potassium and magnesium and it offers substantial amounts of some of the B vitamins. It also contains mannitol, a natural sugar molecule that gives it a slight sweetness and glutamic acid, an amino acid. Why we love Kombu It is a wonderful nutritious addition to any cooked dish, especially soups and beans/legumes. You can add a few strips of Kombu to bean dishes to speed up cooking time and improve the bean’s digestibility by reducing the chemicals that can cause flatulence. SamaraNatura Kombu Our sea vegetables are wild harvested and hand-picked from the clean waters off North West Donegal (Ireland). They are gently dried using a cool air process, and brought to you fresh and raw. Use To eat kombu straight from the bag tear it into strips. A salty, long-lasting chew, which gets sweeter after a while. For best cooking results, in general soak kombu in water for 10 minutes and simmer in dishes for 40 minutes. Soups – Replace chicken or beef stock with kelp stock. Simmer a 8 cm strip per litre of liquid at least 10 minutes. Leave kombu in for richer broth, or remove, chop and put back in soup. Salads – Tenderize kombu by soaking (1 hour), marinating (1–24 hours), roasting or pan-frying. Chop or crumble to bite-sized and toss with salad. Beans – Natural glutamates in kombu enhance flavours and tenderize high protein foods like beans. Add a 5 cm strip to bean cooking water, leave in at least 10 minutes. For a thick, rich bean broth leave kombu until beans are cooked. No need to add salt. Snack or Garnish – Tear or cut kelp into bite-sized pieces. Roast at 150° C for 3–5 minutes or (dry-)roast in a skillet until crisp. Sprinkle these kelp-chips on salads, grains, pasta or eat them as a delightful snack. Sea Vegetables in general Sea vegetables or seaweed are wild ocean plants found on coral reefs or rocky areas, growing mainly in marine salt waters. Sea vegetables are enjoyed daily as staple and healing foods in many coastal parts of the world. Small amounts of sea veggies add a rich flavour and enhance the nutritional value of most dishes. Sea vegetables offer the broadest range of minerals of any food, containing virtually all the minerals found in the ocean! They are an excellent source of calcium, iodine and sodium; a very good source of folic acid and magnesium, a good source of iron, potassium, B2 and B5. They also contain vitamin K and trace minerals like selenium and chromium that can be lacking in our land-grown foods due to soil depletion. Regular, long-term dietary inclusion is reputed to help regulate metabolism and energy, stimulate the immune system, soothe the digestive tract, cleanse the blood, maintain healthy cellular function and support the proper functioning of the endocrine glands, especially the thyroid. Sea vegetables are a perfect substitute for salt in the diet.

Meeres-Algen für Salat Meeresgemüse allgemein Meeresgemüse sind Wildpflanzen des Ozeans, die an Korallenriffen und Felsküsten meist in Salzwasser wachsen. In vielen Küstenregionen weltweit wird Meeresgemüse genossen und bereichert die meisten Gerichte geschmacklich und mit Nährstoffen. Meeresgemüse enthält nahezu alle Mineralstoffe und Spurenelemente, die das Meer zu bieten hat! Allgemein ist Meeresgemüse eine ausgezeichnete Quelle für Kalzium, Jod und Natrium, eine sehr gute Quelle für Folsäure und Magnesium sowie eine gute Quelle für Eisen, Kalium, Vitamin B2 und B5. Es enthält auch Vitamin K und Spurenelemente wie Selen und Chrom, die im Landgemüse wegen ausgelaugter Böden häufig fehlen. Wenn man Meeresgemüse regelmässig und über längere Zeit zu sich nimmt, soll es den Stoffwechsel und Energiehaushalt regulieren helfen, das Immunsystem stimulieren, eine regelmässige Verdauung fördern, das Blut reinigen und die Hormondrüsen – insbesondere die Schilddrüse – unterstützen. Meeresgemüse ist ein idealer Ersatz für Salz in der Ernährung. Meeres-Algen für Salat Dieser sehr nährstoffreiche Meeres-Salat macht es einfach möglich, gesundes Meeres-Gemüse in die tägliche Ernährung einzubauen. Der Meeres-Salat enthält Atlantische Wakame, Atlantische Nori, Atlantische Kombu, Atlantische Dulse und Atlantische Spirulina. Wieso wir Meeres-Algen für Salat lieben Wir mögen sie, weil man sie einfach in Salate oder Gemüsegerichte am Ende der Kochzeit dazumischen kann, ohne dass der Geschmack von Algen gross bemerkt wird, was keine schlechte Sache ist! Meeres-Algen sind äusserst kalorienarm und glutenfrei. Sie sind vielseitig verwendbar und aussergewöhnlich nahrhaft. SamaraNatura Meeres-Algen Unser Meeresgemüse wird im Nordwesten Irlands (Donegal) wild gesammelt und von Hand geerntet. Mit Hilfe eines Kaltlufttrocknungssystems werden die Algen sehr schonend und in Rohkostqualität getrocknet. Verwendung Am besten weicht man die Meeres-Algen für ein bis zwei Stunden oder über Nacht  ein. In Salate oder Gemüsegerichte am Ende der Kochzeit dazu mischen.

Bio Meeresalgen-Würz-Mix - 5-Algen-Mix Pulver Update: Die 40g Dose wird vom Produzenten leider nicht mehr angeboten. Als Alternative können wir 40g Nachfüllbeutel anbieten. Wenn Sie zu Hause noch eine Würz-Mix-Streudose haben, können Sie diese oben (zwischen Etikette und Drehverschluss) öffnen und so nachfüllen. Es eignen sich auch Gewürz-Nachfüllstreuer mit groben Öffnungen. Diese sehr nährstoffreiche Meeres-Gewürzmischung macht es ganz einfach, gesundes Meeres-Gemüse in die tägliche Ernährungeinzubauen. Die Meeres-Gewürz-mischung enthält Atlantische Wakame, Atlantische Nori, Atlantische Kombu, Atlantische Dulse und Atlantische Spirulina. Meeres-Gemüse werden täglich als Grundnahrungsmittel und heilende Nahrungsmittel an vielen Küsten der Welt genossen. Kleine Mengen ergeben ein reiches Aroma und verbessern den Nährwert der meisten Gerichte. Sie sind ein perfekter Ersatz für Salz in der Ernährung. Unsere Meeres-Gemüse wachsen wild in den sauberen Gewässern vor Nordwest-Donegal in Irland und werden von Hand geerntet. Sie werden sorgfältig überwacht und schonend unter Verwendung eines Kaltluftverfahrens getrocknet. Wir arbeiten eng mit unserem Lieferanten Algaran für unseren Bio Meeresalgen-Würz-Mix zusammen und sind für die Schweiz Generalimporteur der Marke Algaran. Verwendung Bio Meeresalgen-Würz-Mix Als Rohkost ca. ½ TL Meeres-Gewürze zu Salaten und anderen Gerichten. In Suppen und Eintöpfen, ideal zu Hülsenfrüchten und Getreidegerichten. Gegen Ende der Kochzeit nach Wunsch hinzufügen. Zutaten Irisches Wakame (Alaria esculenta)*, Dulse/Lappentang (Palmaria Palmata)*, Irisch Moos (Chondrus crispus)*, Fingertang (Irisches Kombu, Laminaria digitata)*, Irisches Spirulina (Ulva spiralis)*.* aus zertifiziert biologischem UrsprungHinweis: In diesen Meeresalgen kann es Teile von Krustentieren sowie Sandkörner haben. Nährwerte Bio Meeresalgen-Würz-Mix - 5-Algen-Mix   je 100g je 5g (Portion) Energie Kcal (KJ)      148 (618) 7.4 (30.9) Proteine 11.3g 0.6g Kohlenhydrate 9.9g 0.5g davon Zucker 0g 0g Fett 1.4g 0.1g davon gesättigte 0g 0g Ballaststoffe 39g 1.9g Salz 0.65g 0.03g Vitamin B12 4.4µg 0.2µg (9%*) Iod 16.9mg 0.8mg (563%*)          

Bio Meeres-Spaghetti (Riementang) - Wildsammlungen vom Irischen Atlantik Meeres-Spaghetti sind eine glutenfreie und sehr kalorienarme Alternative zu normalen Spaghetti und wie diese einfach und vielseitig zu verwenden. Ein gesunder Ersatz für Salz und wichtig für Vegetarier, da reich an Jod! Riementang resp. Meeresgemüse allgemein besitzt das breiteste Spektrum an Mineralstoffen und Spurenelementen von allen Lebensmitteln.  Meeresgemüse allgemein Meeresgemüse sind Wildpflanzen des Ozeans, die an Korallenriffen und Felsküsten meist in Salzwasser wachsen. In vielen Küstenregionen weltweit wird Meeresgemüse genossen und bereichert die meisten Gerichte geschmacklich und mit Nährstoffen. Meeresgemüse enthält nahezu alle Mineralstoffe und Spurenelemente, die das Meer zu bieten hat! Allgemein ist Meeresgemüse eine ausgezeichnete Quelle für Kalzium, Jod und Natrium, eine sehr gute Quelle für Folsäure und Magnesium sowie eine gute Quelle für Eisen, Kalium, Vitamin B2 und B5. Es enthält auch Vitamin K und Spurenelemente wie Selen und Chrom, die im Landgemüse wegen ausgelaugter Böden häufig fehlen. Wenn man Meeresgemüse regelmässig und über längere Zeit zu sich nimmt, soll es den Stoffwechsel und Energiehaushalt regulieren helfen, das Immunsystem stimulieren, eine regelmässige Verdauung fördern, das Blut reinigen und die Hormondrüsen – insbesondere die Schilddrüse – unterstützen. Meeresgemüse ist ein idealer Ersatz für Salz in der Ernährung. Bio Meeres-Spaghetti (Riementang) Meeres-Spaghetti oder Riementang (Himanthalia elongata) sind ein besonderes Meeresgemüse. Sie ähneln Spaghetti, schmecken aber nach Algen. Ein Großteil des Algengeschmacks verschwindet beim Einweichen, wodurch sie weich werden wie al dente gekochte Pasta. Mit einer leckeren, warmen Sauce oder Pesto vermischt hat man schnell und einfach eine sehr nährstoffreiche Mahlzeit kreiert. Wieso wir Meeres-Spaghetti lieben Wir mögen sie, weil sie wie Pasta aussehen und sich anfühlen, jedoch mit einem ganz anderen Geschmack, was keine schlechte Sache ist! Meeres-Spaghetti sind äusserst kalorienarm und glutenfrei. Sie sind vielseitig verwendbar, aussergewöhnlich nahrhaft und es macht Spass sie zuzubereiten. Bio Meeres-Spaghetti von Algaran Unser Meeresgemüse wird im Nordwesten Irlands (Donegal) wild gesammelt und von Hand geerntet. Mit Hilfe eines Kaltlufttrocknungssystems werden die Algen sehr schonend und in Rohkostqualität getrocknet. Am besten weicht man die Spaghetti für mindestens 2 Stunden oder über Nacht ein. Mit dem Einweichen nehmen die Spaghetti an Volumen zu und werden weich, ähnlich wie al dente gekochte Pasta. Meeres-Spaghetti sind lecker zum Beispiel mit einer Tomaten-Peperoni-Sauce mit Cashewcrème oder Tomatensauce mit Knoblauch und Peterli. Auch mit Pesto schmecken sie köstlich. 40g getrocknete Meeres-Spaghetti ergeben zirka 400g eingeweichte Meeres-Spaghetti.  

Irish Carragheen Moss Irish carragheen moss is an algae that grows mainly on rocks along the Atlantic coast of Europe. It was first discovered near Ireland, hence the name. Why consume Irish moss? Irish moss is thought to contain at least 15 essential elements that are key components of the human body. Some of the elements found in the algae, which are present in impressive quantities: Calcium, potassium, iodine and vitamins such as A, D and E. The main health benefits of Irish moss are due to its high carrageenan content (up to 71%). This substance has been used for centuries as a traditional medicine to make medicinal teas and cough syrups to combat colds, bronchitis and even hangovers after excessive alcohol consumption. We appreciate that Irish Moss soothes the digestive and respiratory tracts and is excellent for sensitive guts and stomachs. Ideal food for sensitive people. Irish moss is the main source of carrageenan, which is used as a vegan thickening agent in many products and recipes and has recently been patented as an antiviral agent. It is the vegan version of gelatine and is widely used as a thickening agent in stews, sauces, jams and many desserts. We have used Irish moss in several dessert recipes and it works wonderfully to make them airy and light, and it reduces the large amount of nuts needed, which is often used in vegan recipes. It also contributes a large amount of minerals to recipes and is virtually flavourless. A perfect addition to smoothies. Last but not least, it is a very affordable and easy way to include many minerals in our diets that might otherwise go to waste. Irish moss for the skin Our personal experience is that it is very good for dry skin, including eczema and other skin conditions. We always keep a jar of Irish Moss nearby to use on our skin. What makes our Irish Moss special? The harvesting area is in Kilcar/Donegal in the north-west of Ireland. Harvesting is done by hand, with great respect and care for the marine environment. The harvested seaweed is rinsed on the shore and then dried at low temperatures to preserve its rich nutritional content. Our organic certification requires that all seaweed is harvested only from clean shores, free from contamination, that the seaweed is processed within just a few hours and that the harvesters work with the utmost respect for the marine environment. In addition, regular analyses ensure that all algae products are safe and healthy to eat. Algaran also guarantees with full documentation that their seaweed is only of local Irish origin, that it contains no heavy metals (contamination index), that processing temperatures never exceed 30°C and that it is freshly harvested (date of harvest is on the label). Interesting facts about Irish moss The Irish people used the seaweed during the Irish famine in the 19th century and since then its popularity has grown exponentially. Irish moss also grows on rocks on Jamaica's shores and its popularity on the island grew when the Irish brought their traditional use of the seaweed to the island. It is one of the most commonly used seaweeds. In Ireland, for example, it is traditionally used for colds and as a tonic in the cold winters, while in other countries it is also known as an aphrodisiac. Use of Irish moss | Recipe recommendation The basic jelly made from Irish moss contains all the minerals and nutrients of the plant and can be used in delicious desserts. The basic jelly is made as follows: Soak 20g of Irish moss in a bowl of cold water for 30-60 minutes and then rinse. Pour 9dl of water and the soaked Irish moss into a pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes. Stir from time to time to ensure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan. The Irish moss will break into pieces and the mixture will become gelatinous. While the mixture is still warm, remove any fragments that have not yet dissolved and pour the gel into sterilised bottles and keep in the fridge. Use a spoonful in desserts, soups, stews, sauces, smoothies or dissolve in water for a soothing tea (add your favourite spices). It will keep in the fridge for several weeks. When it starts to smell slightly spicy, the mixture is spoilt and can no longer be used. Irish moss is also excellent to apply to the skin: for burns, chapped skin, eczema and cold sores. It is very often used in the natural cosmetics industry for its soothing and antiviral properties. Ingredients Irish Moss 100% dried algae Irish moss (Chondrus crispus), from certified organic wild harvesting. Nutritional values of Irish moss per 100g Energy value 552kJ/132kcal Proteins 11.2 g Carbohydrates 1.7g Of which sugar 0.04g Fats 1.4g of which saturated fatty acids 0g fibres 47.7g salt 0.4g All values are subject to the usual fluctuations in natural products. Storage: Store in a cool, dry and dark place.

Irisch Wakame - Wildsammlungen von der Irischen Atlantik-Küste Irisch Wakame ist eine Alge, die hauptsächlich auf Steinen entlang der Atlantikküste Europas wächst. Zuerst wurde es in der Nähe von Irland entdeckt, daher der Name. Das irische Volk verwendete die Algen während der irischen Hungersnot im 19. Jahrhundert und seitdem hat seine Popularität exponentiell zugenommen. Warum wir Irisch Wakame lieben Mit seinem hohen Gehalt an Kalcium ist dieser Seetang eine gute Ergänzung im Speiseplan. Der Geschmack des Wakame ist für Meeresalgen-Verhältnisse recht akzeptabel, da er keinen fischigen Geschmack aufweist. Algaran Irisch Wakame Das Erntegebiet liegt in Kilcar/Donegal im Nordwesten von Irland. Alle AlgAran-Algen werden mit grossem Respekt und Sorgfalt für die Meeresumwelt von Hand geerntet. Die geernteten Algen werden am Ufer gespült und dann bei niedrigen Temperaturen getrocknet, um ihren reichen Nährstoffgehalt zu erhalten. Unsere Bio-Zertifizierung verlangt, dass alle Algen nur an sauberen Küsten, frei von Verunreinigungen, gewonnen werden, dass die Algen innerhalb von nur wenigen Stunden verarbeitet werden und dass die Erntehelfer mit grösstem Respekt vor der Meeresumwelt arbeiten. Zudem stellen regelmässige Analysen sicher, dass alle Algenprodukte sicher und gesund zum Essen sind. Algaran garantiert auch mit vollständiger Dokumentation, dass ihre Algen nur aus lokaler, irischer Herkunft sind, dass es keine Schwermetalle enthält (Kontaminationsindex), dass die Verarbeitungstemperaturen niemals 30°C übersteigen und dass es frisch geerntet wurde (Datum der Ernte ist auf dem Etikett). Verwendung von Irisch Wakame Leicht gekocht als Meeresgemüse oder in Soßen wie auch Suppen passend. Zutaten Irisches Wakame 100% getrocknete Algen Irisches Wakame (Alaria esculenta), aus kontrolliert biologischer Wildernte, IE-ORG-03 Nährwerte Irisch Wakame pro 100g Fett 1-2gKohlenhydrate 46-51gEiweiss 9-20gVitamin C 10-50mgCalcium 1.167-1.29gJod 16.5-27.5µgEisen 5-12.6mgMagnesium 0.896mg. Detaillierte Angaben siehe Wakame Nutritional Info

Dulse - Many minerals & trace elements Update: The new batch of Dulse flakes is again from our Spanish supplier, whose Dulse flakes are saltier, a bit softer and significantly larger (1-3cm instead of 0.5-1cm) -> on the right in the picture. Dulse (Palmaria palmata) is a red algae, soft and chewy, with a distinctive taste and a rich purple/red colour. It does not need to be cooked or soaked. So Dulse is a great snack, which you can eat directly from the bag. Dulse is extremely low-calorie, fat- and cholesterol-free, in addition to minerals also rich in vitamin B6, fiber and proteins. It has the highest iron content of all sea vegetables. 40g Dulse dried corresponds to about 400g fresh Dulse. Why we love Dulse Dulse is one of the easiest seaweeds to incorporate in your diet. It has a very mild taste and adds depth and colour to any dish. It is one of the few purple foods found in our diets. Purple is the colour of spiritual awareness, the colour of the third eye. Algaran Dulse Our sea vegetables are wild harvested and hand-picked from the clean waters off North West Donegal (Ireland). They are gently dried using a cool air process, and brought to you fresh and raw. ALGAMAR Dulse from Spain The algae are from the Atlantic coast of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. The sustainably harvested, wild-growing organic algae are gently dried at low temperatures. Due to the raw food quality, the valuable ingredients are optimally preserved. Use Dulse has been traditionally harvested for generations and can be eaten straight from the package. It is also great steamed over potatoes, or toasted or grilled till crisp and eaten as a snack, with salads or other dishes. Sea Vegetables in general Sea vegetables or seaweed are wild ocean plants found on coral reefs or rocky areas, growing mainly in marine salt waters. Sea vegetables are enjoyed daily as staple and healing foods in many coastal parts of the world. Small amounts of sea veggies add a rich flavour and enhance the nutritional value of most dishes. Sea vegetables offer the broadest range of minerals of any food, containing virtually all the minerals found in the ocean! They are an excellent source of calcium, iodine and sodium; a very good source of folic acid and magnesium, a good source of iron, potassium, B2 and B5. They also contain vitamin K and trace minerals like selenium and chromium that can be lacking in our land-grown foods due to soil depletion. Regular, long-term dietary inclusion is reputed to help regulate metabolism and energy, stimulate the immune system, soothe the digestive tract, cleanse the blood, maintain healthy cellular function and support the proper functioning of the endocrine glands, especially the thyroid. Sea vegetables are a perfect substitute for salt in the diet.

Atlantic dulse powder (ragweed, red algae) in organic & raw food quality In order to present the different dulse variants more clearly, we have now recorded the dulse flakes, dulse leaves and dulse powder (this article) as separate articles. The powder is the easiest variant for the Detox Smoothie. Atlantic dulse or ragweed (Palmaria palmata) is a red alga, soft with a bite and a rich purplish reddish colour. It does not need to be boiled or soaked. So dulse is a great snack or an aromatic topping for potato and lentil dishes as well as for salads. Dulse has also become popular as an ingredient in Detox Smoothie in recent years. Dulse is extremely low in calories, free of fat and cholesterol, and rich in vitamin B6, fiber and proteins in addition to minerals. It has the highest iron content of any sea vegetable. 10g dried dulse corresponds to around 100g fresh dulse. Why we love Dulse Dulse is one of the easiest sea vegetables to use. It tastes mild and spicy and adds flavor and color to any dish. It is also one of the few purple colored foods and purple is the color of spiritual consciousness, the third eye. In order to increase availability, we have been working with two different producers for a few years. Irish dulse The kelp is wild collected in the west of Ireland at low tide and harvested by hand. With the help of a cold air drying system, the organic algae are dried very gently and in raw food quality. Variants: Due to the different amounts consumed, we offer Dulse powder in 100g and 250g bags. the larger bag is approx. 16.5% cheaper. Use dulse Traditionally harvested for generations, dulse can be eaten straight from the bag or used as an ingredient in smoothies. Dulse is also suitable steamed over potatoes or roasted until crispy as a snack or with salads and other dishes. As raw food directly from the bag or with salads (can be rinsed beforehand if necessary). In soups and stews, ideal with legumes and grain dishes. Add towards the end of the cooking time. Varying consistency (bite resistance) The consistency (bite firmness) of the Dulse leaves and flakes can vary depending on the batch and the season. This can be due to the time of harvest or the development of the individual plants at the time of harvest. Dulse algae are wild plants. In general, harvesting takes place shortly before flowering, so that the plants are still young enough to be sufficiently tender. Longer soaking or heating (cooking) reduces the firmness to the bite. Ingredients 100% dulse (palmaria palmata)** from certified organic origin Important instructions Due to the high mineral content, we recommend a daily ration of 5g. Due to the iodine content, particular caution is required for people with thyroid disorders. In these seaweeds, due to processing, there may be parts of crustaceans as well as grains of sand. Therefore, please check the leaves/flakes briefly before consumption. Nutritional values per 100g / per 5g (portion) Energy 320Kcal/1340KJ / 16Kcal/67KJProteins 14.8g / 0.7gCarbs 47.7g / 2.4gof which sugar 12.8g / 0.6gFat 2.56g / 0.1gof which saturated fatty acids 1g / 0.05gFiber 7.9g / 0.4gSalt 5.4g / 0.3gVitamin B12 4.8µg / 0.24µgIron 23mg / 1.2mgSelenium 0.3mg / 0.01mgIodine 32mg / 1.5mg Sea vegetables in general Sea vegetables are wild ocean plants that grow on coral reefs and rocky coasts, mostly in salt water. Sea vegetables are enjoyed in many coastal regions around the world and add flavor and nutrients to most dishes. Sea vegetables contain almost all of the minerals and trace elements that the sea has to offer! In general, sea vegetables are an excellent source of calcium, iodine and sodium, a very good source of folic acid and magnesium, and a good source of iron, potassium, vitamins B2 and B5. It also contains vitamin K and trace elements like selenium and chromium, which are often lacking in land vegetables due to depleted soils. Sea vegetables are an ideal substitute for salt in a variety of dishes.

Organic Marine Spirulina - Wild Collections from the Irish Atlantic Text will follow asap. Sea vegetables in general Sea vegetables are wild plants of the ocean that grow on coral reefs and rocky coasts, usually in salt water. Sea vegetables are enjoyed in many coastal regions around the world and enrich most dishes with flavour and nutrients. Sea vegetables contain almost all the minerals and trace elements that the sea has to offer! In general, sea vegetables are an excellent source of calcium, iodine and sodium, a very good source of folic acid and magnesium and a good source of iron, potassium, vitamin B2 and B5. They also contain vitamin K and trace elements such as selenium and chromium, which are often lacking in land vegetables due to depleted soils. When consumed regularly and over a long period of time, sea vegetables are said to help regulate metabolism and energy levels, stimulate the immune system, promote regular digestion, purify the blood and support the endocrine glands - especially the thyroid gland. Sea vegetables are an ideal substitute for salt in the diet.