Sea Vegetables
The produce aisle in western countries is full of all sorts of vegetables harvested from the land. Carrots, Onions, Cauliflower, etc are a few of them that we normally see.
Land-based plants have varying nutritional components and each one of them is known for its own benefits. Similarly, another important food that comes with a whole different set of benefits are sea vegetables.
Sea vegetables are known for their salty taste. They are an important part of Japanese & Chinese cuisine. Whether it be a sushi roll or a seaweed wrapped fish, the Japanese love to use sea vegetables for their unique taste and nutritional value.
What are sea vegetables?
Sea vegetables are algae (edible) that grow in or near the ocean. Sea veggies and their varied forms extend well beyond the dry seaweed snack packs you can get at the supermarket.
Surprisingly, despite their resemblance to plants, these creatures are not technically plants but ALGAE! They don't need stems and roots since they can take nutrients and water straight into their tissue.
Benefits of sea vegetables;
Sea vegetables are very important when it comes to taking care of one's health and immune system. It is one of the most underrated superfoods. It can also complement a lot of recipes and many traditional recipes can be adapted to incorporate sea vegetables. Here are some of the benefits that sea vegetables provide;
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Sea vegetables support detoxification
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They are rich in iodine and other essential nutrients
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They contain a load full of antioxidants
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Sea veggies are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Some common sea vegetables
Except for health benefits, sea vegetables are also a delight to one's taste buds. Here are some of the most common sea vegetables;
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Kelp
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Nori
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Salicornia
Where to buy Sea Vegetables?
Sea vegetables can be found in health food stores in and around Sydney. If you are looking for online food stores; Doorstep Organics is a food and grocery delivery service stocking a variety of sea veggies and salads. Order your sea veggies today from Doorstep Organics!

The Whole Foodies
Kelp Noodles Original
Out of Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
340g
$13.95 $4.10 / 100gAbout the product
A nutritious, mineral-rich noodle alternative to use for stir-fries, salads and soups. With a neutral taste and smooth texture, the sea kelp is the perfect raw noodle alternative
Ingredients
Water, Kelp, Sodium Alginate.

Nutritionist Choice
Seaweed Salad Mix
In Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
30g
$12.95 $43.17 / 100gAbout the product
A great super salad from the ocean. Finest top quality sea vegetables. Quick and easy to prepare, Soak for 5- 8 minutes and ready for your super salad
Ingredients
Premium wakame (undaria pinnatifida), tsunomata (aka, kirro, shiro, ao).

Honest Sea
Organic Seaweed Snacks Sesame Multipack
Out of Stock
Certified By: USDA
Country of Origin: Korea
6x5g
$12.95 $2.15 / eachAbout the product
Honest Sea Organic roasted seaweed snacks are crunchy, papery thin and delicious! This superfood from the sea is an honest tasty snack that packs a punch with nutrients and minerals. Perfect for small and big kids healthy snacking!
Ingredients
Organic Seaweed (61%), Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Sesame Oil (8%), Sea Salt.

Honest Sea
Organic Seaweed Snacks Sea Salt Multipack
In Stock
Certified By: USDA
Country of Origin: Korea
6x3g
$10.95 $36.50 / 100gAbout the product
These organic roasted seaweed snacks are crunchy, paper thin and delicious and the multipacks are the perfect lunchbox solution and great for on the go snacking
Ingredients
Organic Seaweed (61%), Organic Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt. May contain crustacea and fish traces from natural ocean environment.

Honest Sea
Organic Seaweed Snacks Teriyaki Multipack
In Stock
Certified By: USDA
Country of Origin: Korea
6x3g
$10.95 $1.82 / eachAbout the product
Our organic roasted seaweed snacks are crunchy, paper thin and delicious! These 6 x 3g multipacks are the perfect lunch box solution and great for on-the-go snacking.
Organic | Preservative Free | Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Egg Free | Nut Free | Wheat Free | Lactose Free | Yeast Free | Corn Free
Ingredients
Organic Seaweed (43%), Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Teriyaki Seasoning (15%) (Organic Tamari Soy Powder, Organic Rice Concentrate, Organic Garlic, Organic Onion), Sea Salt.

Honest Sea
Organic Seaweed Snacks Sea Salt Multipack
In Stock
Certified By: USDA
Country of Origin: Korea
6x5g
$12.95 $431.67 / 100gAbout the product
Honest Sea Organic roasted seaweed snacks are crunchy, papery thin and delicious! This superfood from the sea is an honest tasty snack that packs a punch with nutrients and minerals. Perfect for small and big kids healthy snacking!
Ingredients
Organic Seaweed (61 percent) Organic Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt.

Honest Sea
Organic Seaweed Snacks Sea Salt
In Stock
Certified By: USDA
Country of Origin: Korea
10g
$4.85 $48.50 / 100gAbout the product
Honest Sea Organic roasted seaweed snacks are crunchy, papery thin and delicious! This superfood from the sea is an honest tasty snack that packs a punch with nutrients and minerals. Perfect for small and big kids healthy snacking!
Ingredients
Organic Seaweed (61%) Organic Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt.

Honest Sea
Seaweed Bites Almond and Coconut
In Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
Country of Origin: Korea
25g
$6.10 $24.40 / 100gAbout the product
Our organic roasted seaweed snacks are crunchy, papery thin and delicious.
Ingredients
Seaweed (35%), Coconut (21%), Almond (12%), Roasted Buckwheat (12%), Snack Seasoning (20%) [Fructo-oligosaccharides, Sea Salt, Organic Soy Sauce, Organic Sugar, Organic Glucose, Organic Agave Nectar] May contain crustacea and fish traces from natural ocean environment. Seasoning ingredients are processed in a facility that also processes eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, fish and shellfish products.

Gold Mine
Kelp Noodles
In Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
Country of Origin: USA
454g
$14.95 $3.29 / 100gAbout the product
Ready to serve right from the pack. Made only from sea kelp, they’re high in minerals and low in calories. Their unique texture is perfect in salad with thinly sliced vegetables. Served hot in broth, they soften and absorb flavours.
Ingredients
Water, kelp, sodium alginate.

Gimme
Roasted Seaweed Full Sheets Sea Salt
In Stock
Certified By: USDA
Country of Origin: Produced in Korea
26g
$9.95 $38.27 / 100gAbout the product
Crispy yummy sheets of savoury deliciousness, roasted to perfection!
Ingredients
Organic Seaweed, Organic Sunflower Oil, Sea salt.

Gimme
Organic Teriyaki Roasted Seaweed Snacks
In Stock
Certified By: USDA
Country of Origin: Produced in Korea
10g
$3.95 $39.50 / 100gAbout the product
Organic Seaweed Rice Chips - Teriyaki —A blast of teriyaki tasty in every crunchy bite!
Ingredients
Organic seaweed, organic sesame oil, organic sunflower oil, organic teriyaki powder (organic tamari soy sauce [organic soybeans, salt], organic maltodextrin, organic cane sugar, organic onion, organic garlic).

Gimme
Organic Sesame Roasted Seaweed Snacks
In Stock
Certified By: USDA
Country of Origin: Produced in Korea
10g
$3.95 $39.50 / 100gAbout the product
Sesame Roasted Seaweed Sheets—Savory sheets of 100% organic seaweed roasted to crispy perfection then seasoned with a pinch of sea salt and a blast of organic toasted sesame oil.
Ingredients
organic seaweed, organic toasted sesame oil, organic sunflower oil, sea salt