We produce over five varieties of seaweed, including kelp.

The FDA considers brown seaweeds like kelp Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) so long as it is utilize as a spice, seasoning, or flavoring. So it is an ingredient, and must be included in foods and utilzed wisely.

The FDA allows kelp be used as an iodine supplement so long as it does not increase the end product's total iodine in excess of 225 micrograms for adults- lower for kids.

This is how we sell our seaweed and urge caution to anyone utilizing kelps, such as sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) in other ways, such as in burgers, meatballs, slaws, salads, noodles, smoothies, and other food preperations.

High iodine levels in kelp can put those with thyroid issues at risk, as well as interact with those taking antithyroid medications, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, potassium-sparing diuretics, and other medications. We urge you to contact your health provider if you plan to eat high iodine kelps.

We believe everyone can benefit from the micronutrients in seaweed, if used appropriately.

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