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 Sea Salt Multipack
Out of 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 Sesame Multipack
In 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
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
$4.95 $49.50 / 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.
Gold Mine
Kelp Noodles
Out of 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.
Ceres Organics
Roasted Seaweed Snack Sea Salt Multipack
In Stock
Certified By: BioGro
Country of Origin: Korea
8 x 2g
$7.30 $0.91 / eachAbout the product
The same seaweed snacks you know and love are now available in a convenient multi-pack. Made with top quality certified organic ingredients this Nori Seaweed is an ideal on-the-go snack, 2 grams is the perfect size for a salty-seaweed hit
Ingredients
Seaweed* 70%, Sunflower Oil*, Natural Sea Salt (*Certified Organic)
Ceres Organics
Roasted Seaweed Snack Multipack
In Stock
Certified By: BioGro
Country of Origin: Korea
6 x 5g
$9.95 $1.24 / eachAbout the product
The same seaweed snacks you know and love are now available in a convenient multi-pack. Made with top quality certified organic ingredients this Roasted Seaweed is an ideal on-the-go snack
Ingredients
Seaweed* 70%, Sunflower Oil*, Natural Sea Salt (*Certified Organic) Made on equipment that also handles sesame.
Ceres Organics
Roasted Seaweed Snack Sea Salt
In Stock
Country of Origin: Korea
11.3g
$4.95 $43.81 / 100gAbout the product
This crispy, paper thin snack is made with organic Nori sheets, the “green stuff” that holds sushi together. A superfood from the sea, Nori is nutrient-rich, besides being ’moreishly delicious’. Lightly roasted and seasoned with natural sea salt, this delicate seaweed snack provides 100% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of Iodine.
Ingredients
Seaweed*, Canola Oil*, Sea Salt (*Certified Organic)
Spiral Foods
Organic Wakame Sea Vegetable
Out of Stock
Certified By: JP-BIO-145
Country of Origin: Japan
50g
$19.95 $399.00 / kgAbout the product
Wakame is an annual sea vegetable, which grows on rocks as deep as 3-10 metres in the sea around the coast of Japan. It is dark green in colour and its average length is 1-2 metres. The gathering season starts from February and peaks in May. Wakame is dried under the sun to retain its nutritional value as well as its original Wakame flavour. The most common way of cooking Wakame is in miso soup, where it adds an extra dimension to the miso soup flavour. It is the best natural food product for people with high blood pressure because it contains a rich amount of alginic acid.
Ingredients
Wakame.
Nutritionist Choice
Sea Vegetables Toasted Fine Cut Nori
In Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
Country of Origin: Taiwan
25g
$8.95 $7.99$31.96 / 100g
About the product
Natural, simple and pure. A perfect garnish for extra nutirents. No preparation is required, just sprinkle it on rice, noodles, soups, salads, pizza or almost any dish
Ingredients
100% Nori