Atlantic sea vegetables, commonly known as edible seaweeds grow in abundance on Irelands west coast, this region is widely known for its superior ocean sea food. Atlantic edible seaweeds are gaining popularity as a nutrient-dense superfood. Marine foods are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that support our overall health. Rich in iodine, calcium and omega oils, sea vegetables contribute to thyroid health, boost your immunity and promote gut balance. They have a natural umami flavor that makes sea veg a natural and versatile ingredient in soups, salads and snacks. Not only that, But sea vegetables contribute to sustainability and are an overall eco-friendly choice of food.
At Atlantic Dulse Australia, we provide premium-quality, wild-harvested and certified organic Atlantic Sea Vegetables that ooze freshness, sustainability and authenticity from Irelands west coast. Sea vegetables do not get any better that this!
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What are Atlantic Sea Vegetables?
Sea grown vegetables are similar to land grown vegetables, one of the major differences is that edible sea vegetables contain far more vitamins and minerals that those grown on land. Another important distinction is that sea plants absorb all of their nutrients directly from seawater, making the one of the most mineral-rich foods on the planet. Seaweeds come in various shapes, sizes and colors ranging from delicate, leafy greens to robust seaweed such as Dulse and leathery brown kelps. Seaweeds have been consumed for centuries in coastal communities for their health benefits in Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern Europe. Seaweeds from Ireland have long been used in traditional dishes, natural medicines and even skincare.
Where do Atlantic Sea Vegetables grow?
Atlantic seaweeds thrive in cold, nutrient-rich waters along the coast of the Aran Islands and Connemara. These are the locations that all of our sea vegetables are harvested from. Seaweeds attach to rocks and seabed’s that are usually below the intertidal zones, where they are exposed to air and submerged by ocean tides up to 2 times per day. This exposure allows for the various seaweed’s types to develop resilience and a high concentration of bioavailable nutrients.
Growing up on the Aran Islands we were exposed to seaweeds from an early age, whether harvesting with my uncle to foraging with my grandfather all those years ago. During our schooling years we were also very lucky as our science teacher was also very interested in seaweeds, where we had many a school trip down to the shoreline exploring and gathering various marine plants for inspection back in school. I vividly remember this as they were always the best school trips, we had at that time back in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Growing up on an Island 10 nautical miles into the Atlantic Ocean, we did not get to leave the island all that much!
Dulse Powder
Dulse Powder from the Atlantic is one of the best locations because it is wild-harvested in the nutrient-rick, unpolluted and cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, ensuring exceptional purity and high mineral content, making it an excellent natural superfood. Dulse Powder is an excellent source of iodine, iron, potassium, and antioxidants that support thyroid function, immune health, and overall health and happy well being.
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How are Atlantic Sea Vegetables Harvested?
In Ireland, there are 2 main methods to harvesting Atlantic Sea Vegetables which are wild-crafted and seaweed farming which is now a growing industry globally.
Wild-Crafted Sea Vegetable Harvesting
Most seaweeds like to be submerged in sea water more often than not. The large kelps such as kombu, laminaria and our favorites Chondrus crispus (Atlantic Irish Moss) and Palmaria palmata (Atlantic Dulse). Hand harvesting is an old tradition passed down from generation to generation.
Seaweed Farming
Seaweed farming is exactly that, farming sea vegetables. like land plants, growing seaweed depends on the type and the growing season. In Ireland, Atlantic Alaria generally grows during the cold autumn to winter months. Machinery is required to harvest due to weight of the seaweed which at harvest time still contains a lot of water. The art or technique sea farming seaweeds such as dulse and Irish moss has not yet been mastered. Hence why many Dulse and Irish moss products available can and are being grown in ponds and tubs.
