Organic seaweed salad with olive oil
The seaweed salad consists of three different types of seaweed harvested from the coasts of Galicia. The varieties wakame, sea spaghetti and kombu were then mixed and blended with extra virgin olive oil. This gives the salad its intense aroma. The fine seaweed salad goes excellently with vegetables and potatoes, with pasta or as a side dish with fish, seafood or sushi.
Healthy properties of seaweed
Seaweed is very versatile and can be used as an ingredient in all kinds of dishes as well as for seasoning. In addition, seaweed is very healthy as it contains many different nutrients and vitamins:
- It contains a lot of iodine. Even a small amount covers the daily requirement.
- Among other things, seaweed contains protein, soluble and insoluble fibre, vitamins B1 and B2, iron, manganese, copper, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fats.
- In smaller quantities it also contains vitamins A, C, E and K, folic acid, zinc, sodium, calcium and magnesium.
- Seaweed contain antioxidants
Directions for eating seaweed
Seaweed is naturally rich in iodine. Although iodine is very important for normal thyroid function, excessive intake can lead to thyroid dysfunction. Therefore, an average daily intake of no more than 0.2 mg iodine is recommended. The iodine content varies depending on the type of seaweed and the preparation method. Therefore, please pay attention to the information on the package.
Allergens
May contain traces of crustaceans, shellfish and fish.
Ingredients:
Seaweed* (sea spaghetti 23%, wakame 23%, kombu 23%), extra virgin olive oil* 15%, sunflower oil*, salt.
*Ingredients from controlled organic cultivation.