Sea Lettuce Green Seaweed *Dried* (Ulva spp.)
Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca)
One of the few green seaweeds used in culinary applications, Sea Lettuce is also a relatively protein-rich seaweed with a low iodine content (compared to other seaweeds). Ulva species tend to be good sources of sodium, potassium, iron (up to 78% RDA), magnesium, chromium, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and manganese (up to 49% RDA), as well as 50% of your daily dose of vitamins C and K. They also contain antioxidant carotenoids and chlorophyll. Mineral analysis has reveled some of the highest content of calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese among seaweeds. Sea Lettuce contains the sulfated polysaccharide ulvan, which has been well studied for its medicinal properties.
*Note: Porphyra and Ulva species tested have been shown to have a range of iodine that can be anywhere from 25-400% of the 150µg/day standard RDA, per 5 gram serving—significantly lower than other seaweeds, but not necessarily compared to other foods.
Provided by Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. www.seaveg.com
Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca)
One of the few green seaweeds used in culinary applications, Sea Lettuce is also a relatively protein-rich seaweed with a low iodine content (compared to other seaweeds). Ulva species tend to be good sources of sodium, potassium, iron (up to 78% RDA), magnesium, chromium, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and manganese (up to 49% RDA), as well as 50% of your daily dose of vitamins C and K. They also contain antioxidant carotenoids and chlorophyll. Mineral analysis has reveled some of the highest content of calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese among seaweeds. Sea Lettuce contains the sulfated polysaccharide ulvan, which has been well studied for its medicinal properties.
*Note: Porphyra and Ulva species tested have been shown to have a range of iodine that can be anywhere from 25-400% of the 150µg/day standard RDA, per 5 gram serving—significantly lower than other seaweeds, but not necessarily compared to other foods.
Provided by Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. www.seaveg.com
Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca)
One of the few green seaweeds used in culinary applications, Sea Lettuce is also a relatively protein-rich seaweed with a low iodine content (compared to other seaweeds). Ulva species tend to be good sources of sodium, potassium, iron (up to 78% RDA), magnesium, chromium, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and manganese (up to 49% RDA), as well as 50% of your daily dose of vitamins C and K. They also contain antioxidant carotenoids and chlorophyll. Mineral analysis has reveled some of the highest content of calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese among seaweeds. Sea Lettuce contains the sulfated polysaccharide ulvan, which has been well studied for its medicinal properties.