Westpoint Organic Kelp Powder, 5 kg

Kelp is a type of seaweed and staple ingredient in Japanese, Korean and Chinese cuisines. Although it is only gaining popularity in the West recently, kelp has been named a ‘Superfood’ due to its impressive health benefits. It is rich in iodine – a trace mineral found in seawater. Eating foods rich in iodine may enhance metabolism and support cognitive function.

Westpoint carries an Atlantic Kelp Powder sourced from the Atlantic Ocean within Canada. The harvest is done at low tide and the seaweed is cut at a minimum 15 cm from the holdfast. Only 15 to 20% of the total biomass is harvested and the harvest sites are exploited every 3 years. The sickles, serrated knives, specialized cutter-rakes, or mechanical equipment the harvesters use are chosen for their ability to minimize the damage to holdfasts and the seaweed substrate. When pruning seaweed fronds, harvesters take care to leave enough for future regrowth and regeneration.

The effective, sustainable harvesting of wild stocks is important as it relates to the ability of harvested beds and their associated ecologies to persist over time. In the Canadian Maritimes, New Brunswick operated a 17% exploitation rate for the harvesting of wild Anodosum beds, while in Nova Scotia a strict 25% exploitation rate has been in place since 1999. The consistent yield per hectare of Anodosum beds is proof of good management practices and an ecologically sustainable harvest in the Canadian Maritimes.

Atlantic kelp.

How to make Japanese Inspired Avocado Toast
1) Cut avocado into slices or mash into a paste.
2) Top slices of toast with avocado. Add kelp, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
3) Include egg if desired. Enjoy!"
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