Ad
related to: characteristics of seaweed
Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Seaweed species such as kelps provide essential nursery habitat for fisheries and other marine species and thus protect food sources; other species, such as planktonic algae, play a vital role in capturing carbon and producing at least 50% of Earth's oxygen. [3] Natural seaweed ecosystems are sometimes under threat from human activity.
Edible seaweed, or sea vegetables, are seaweeds that can be eaten and used for culinary purposes. [1] They typically contain high amounts of fiber . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] They may belong to one of several groups of multicellular algae : the red algae , green algae , and brown algae . [ 2 ]
Sargassum (F. Sargassaceae) is an important seaweed excessively distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Different species of Sargassum have folk applications in human nutrition and are considered a rich source of vitamins , carotenoids , proteins , and minerals.
Seaweed if also a great source of fiber to promote gut health, antioxidants to prevent or delay cell damage, and may also be helpful in reducing inflammation and one's risk of colon cancer.
Seaweed is super-fast growing, it doesn’t need land, nor pesticides and it doesn’t need to be watered. It’s also packed with protein, nutrients, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Seamoss, or Irish moss, is a seaweed found in the ocean. It’s gluten-free and vegan, with many nutrients, including vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
Seaweed is an extractive crop that has little need for fertilisers or water, meaning that seaweed farms typically have a smaller environmental footprint than other agriculture or fed aquaculture. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] Many of the impacts of seaweed farms, both positive and negative, remain understudied and uncertain.
Seaweed has long been a common ingredient in Korean cuisine. Chef Jun Lee, who runs a two-Michelin star restaurant in Seoul, called Soigné, often uses sea vegetables as a part of his meals.
Ad
related to: characteristics of seaweed