Our delicious red dulse seaweed flakes not only add an appealing color to your dish, but also help reduce salt content. They're an excellent source of iodine and add a wonderfully savory umami flavor to your dishes, enriched with chewy flakes.
What are dulse flakes?
Dulse is a Red algae also called ragweed The dark red, pinnate leaves have a leathery consistency and a pleasant bite. spicy sea flavor is complemented by a nutty flavor. Dulse is native throughout the Atlantic as well as in the North and Baltic Seas and grows near the shore on rocky ground. The red algae has long been used as a salty ingredient and Iodine supplier Used in cooking, it is particularly valued in Ireland, Iceland, and Canada. The seaweed is rich in bioavailable nutrients and contains a high level of iodine.
The subtle iodine-rich sea flavor is perfectly rounded off by the beechwood smoke aroma. The flakes can be sprinkled dry over all kinds of dishes for a crispy seasoning. We recommend soaking the flakes in water for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinsing.
Where do dulse flakes come from?
Our dulse seaweed, also known as dulse kelp, is grown and harvested by hand in a protected, organic-certified area on the tip of Brittany. The strong currents prevailing there ensure clean seaweed. However, the product may contain tiny marine particles such as traces of crustaceans, mollusks, or fish.
Note: The red seaweed is a natural product from the Atlantic Ocean and contains iodine. 2 g of dulse already corresponds to an intake of 200 µg iodine . This is approximately 133% of the nutrient reference value for daily intake according to the Food Regulation. In this case, the Consume dulse no more than 4-5 times per week . People with thyroid problems should seek detailed information and not exceed the recommended amount.
Use of Dulse flakes
We recommend 1 teaspoon (3 g) a day (no more, due to the high iodine content).
Enjoy them raw, in a smoothie or as a salt substitute.
After soaking (about 5 minutes in water), it's firm to the bite and adds a spicy, nutty note to the sea flavor. It's also ideal for your own DIY seasoning. Thanks to its naturally high concentration of minerals and trace elements, dulse is said to dissolve heavy metals and replace them with beneficial minerals.
Gourmet tip: Mix with ground sesame seeds to make gomasio or stir into a salad dressing. The spicy, nutty flavor makes savory dishes irresistible.
Following the American Anthony Williams treatment, we offer our expertise in algae by offering you the best European organic algae.