Product Description

Botanical Source: Ascophyllum nodosum
Origin: Canada
Part used: Whole plant
Other Ingredients: None
Extraction Method: Air dried
Appearance: Green powder
Solubility: Partly soluble
Certification: Organic, Kosher and Food grade

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Applications:
Our products have a variety of applications including; supplements, capsules, tablets, nutritional powders, functional foods and beverages and in some cases, cosmetics.

General Info:
Kelp grows best in nutrient-rich water in regions where water temperature is below 20°C (68°F). Most Kelp genera have leaf-like structures called blades which originate from the algae's stem-like stripes.

Kelps are securely anchored to the ocean substrate by root-like structures known as holdfasts which unlike roots of land plants have no capacity to absorb nutrients from the substrate. Some American kelp varieties have gas-filled bladders at the base of their blades which act as floaters that hold up the blades close to the ocean's surface.

Kelp's important uses can however be traced thousands of years back. Kelp's medicinal value was recognized by Chinese traditional healers as early as 3,000 B.C.

Kelp species from the Pacific are important ingredients in Chinese, Japanese and Korean gastronomic specialties. Kombu, as what Kelp is called in Japanese, is used as flavoring for broths, stews, rice and snacks. Kelp is also made into decorative transparent edible sheets used to wrap rice and other foodstuff.

Because of Kelp's high concentration of iodine it has been used since medieval times to support normal thyroid function.

Kelp may also aid healthy joints, regulate blood pressure and promote healthy nervous and endocrine system function. Kelp may be helpful with regulating metabolism, strengthening connective tissues and improving hair, nail and skin health.

Aside from being a rich source of iodine Kelp also contains some thirty other different minerals including calcium, sulfur, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and magnesium. Likewise, Kelp is a good source of vitamins A, B complex, D, E, K, protein, carbohydrates, and essential fatty acids.

Kelp also contains a viscous fiber called algin that has excellent absorption qualities. Because of this Kelp may enhance digestive function.

Aside from algin, Kelp also contains alginate, a kelp-derived carbohydrate that has been found to reduce fat absorption which can lead to improved weight management. Alginate is also used widely as a thickener for ice cream, jellies, salad dressings and toothpaste. Kelp also contains lignans which are phytochemicals specifically found in sea flora that promote healthy cell growth.