Learn the Seaweeds
Learn the Seaweeds
Six ocean vegetables, six different profiles. Explore what each seaweed is known for and the natural benefits it brings to a Beyond Sea Moss™ blend.
Six seaweeds. Six different profiles.
Seaweeds are ocean vegetables. They vary by color, texture, taste and natural nutrient profile. Some are known for fiber, some for minerals, some for their gel-like quality, and others for their naturally occurring plant compounds.
Rockweed
Rockweed is a brown seaweed that grows along rocky coastlines. It is widely recognized for its naturally occurring iodine, trace minerals and unique seaweed compounds such as alginates and polyphenols.
What it is known for
- Naturally occurring iodine
- Trace minerals from the ocean
- Alginates, a type of soluble fiber
- Polyphenols and antioxidant compounds
Benefits often associated with rockweed
- Supports mineral intake as a whole food
- Provides natural fiber content
- Offers ocean-derived plant compounds
- Commonly used in food and wellness products
Dulse
Dulse is a red seaweed known for its soft blades, natural mineral content and slightly savory taste. It is often appreciated as a whole food source of fiber and plant-based nourishment.
What it is known for
- Naturally occurring minerals
- Plant-based dietary fiber
- Natural protein compared with many seaweeds
- A rich red color and savory flavor
Benefits often associated with dulse
- Adds variety to a whole-food diet
- Provides ocean vegetable fiber
- Offers naturally occurring nutrients
- Used as a food ingredient in many traditional diets
Irish Moss
Irish moss is a red seaweed well known for the way it thickens and forms a gel when prepared. It naturally contains soluble fiber-like compounds and is commonly used as a food ingredient.
What it is known for
- Natural gel-forming ability
- Seaweed polysaccharides such as carrageenans
- Naturally occurring minerals
- A smooth texture when blended
Benefits often associated with Irish moss
- Provides texture as a whole-food ingredient
- Offers soluble fiber-like compounds
- Adds ocean vegetable variety to the diet
- Traditionally used in food preparation
Sea Lettuce
Sea lettuce is a green seaweed named for its leafy appearance. It is valued for its natural green pigments, fiber and mineral content, and it brings freshness and color as a food ingredient.
What it is known for
- Bright natural green color
- Plant-based fiber
- Naturally occurring minerals
- Leafy, delicate texture
Benefits often associated with sea lettuce
- Provides green sea-vegetable variety
- Offers fiber as a whole food
- Supplies ocean-derived plant compounds
- Adds visual freshness and color
Alaria
Alaria is a brown seaweed sometimes called Atlantic wakame. It has long, ribbon-like blades and is appreciated as an edible ocean vegetable with natural minerals, iodine and fiber.
What it is known for
- Naturally occurring iodine
- Minerals found in brown seaweeds
- Fiber and seaweed polysaccharides
- A mild edible sea-vegetable profile
Benefits often associated with alaria
- Offers whole-food mineral variety
- Provides edible sea-vegetable fiber
- Adds diversity to seaweed-based foods
- Known as a nourishing ocean vegetable
Laver
Laver is a thin, sheet-like seaweed known in different forms around the world. It is recognized for its delicate texture, naturally occurring minerals and notable protein content for a seaweed.
What it is known for
- Natural plant protein compared with many seaweeds
- Minerals from the ocean
- Thin, delicate sheet-like texture
- Traditional culinary use in many cultures
Benefits often associated with laver
- Offers a nutrient-dense ocean vegetable option
- Provides sea-vegetable variety
- Supplies naturally occurring nutrients
- Commonly enjoyed as an edible seaweed food
What makes these seaweeds different?
Each seaweed has its own identity, structure and natural profile.
Texture
Irish moss is best known for its gel-forming quality, while sea lettuce and laver are thinner and more delicate. Rockweed and alaria are firmer brown seaweeds.
Color
Dulse, Irish moss and laver are commonly grouped among red seaweeds, sea lettuce is green, and rockweed and alaria are brown.
Benefits
Seaweeds are often appreciated for naturally occurring minerals, fiber, iodine in many brown varieties, and plant compounds that make them unique ocean vegetables.
A simple way for visitors to learn.
This page is designed to help people understand each seaweed individually. Beyond Sea Moss™ blends draw from these ocean vegetables, chosen and combined with purpose for each formula.