Seaweed & Sea Vegetables

What are seaweed and sea vegetables?

Seaweed and sea vegetables are edible plants and algae from the sea that are increasingly used in modern food. Unlike common lettuce, these products grow in salt water or on saline soil, without using agricultural land.

Many varieties are valued for their rich taste, briny character and wide applicability in the kitchen. In addition, these treasures from the sea contain various nutrients such as minerals, fibers, proteins and vitamins. Especially iodine and calcium occur naturally in several types of sea vegetables and seaweed

Types of seaweed and sea vegetables

There are many types of seaweed, each with its own flavor and use. Wakame is often used in salads and warm dishes, while kombu is known for its deep umami flavor in broths. Nori is popular around sushi and other Asian dishes.

Sea vegetables such as samphire, sea lavender and sea kale are also increasingly used in modern food. Sea lettuce has thin leaves and is sometimes used like regular lettuce. Samphire has a fresh, briny taste that pairs well with vegetables and fish.

Dried seaweed in powder form

At Vehgroshop the assortment consists entirely of dried sea vegetables and seaweed in powder form. Drying makes the products more shelf-stable and easy to process into various food products and recipes.

Use of seaweed and sea vegetables

The fine texture of the powders makes it possible to easily mix them into sauces, seasoning blends and other products. This makes them suitable for both foodservice and production environments. Thanks to the briny taste and versatile applications, the powders are suitable for both hot and cold dishes.

• processing into sauces, tapenade and broths

• using in stir-fries with vegetables and fish

• adding to salads, snacks and seasoning mixes

• using as an alternative to salt or other seasonings

Kelp powder and dulse seaweed powder

Organic kelp powder is widely used in savory applications because of its pronounced sea flavor. The powder is easy to process in broths, sauces and other dishes where extra depth is desired.

Our Dulse seaweed powder has a characteristic taste and is used in various types of foods and spice blends. Because of the powder form the product is easy to dose and combine with other ingredients.

Organic sea moss: false Irish moss powder

Sea moss powder comes from a red seaweed. There are two types of seaweed that fall under the term Sea Moss, Chondrus Crispus (Irish Moss) and Mastocarpus Stellatus (False Irish Moss). The latter is the species offered by Vehgro. The powder is used as a dietary supplement and to make a gel.

Samphire silt as a plant-based salt substitute

Samphire silt is a powder based on samphire and is used as a natural alternative to traditional salt. Because of its briny taste it fits well in seasoning blends, savory dishes and products where less regular salt is desired.

Buying sea vegetables and seaweed at Vehgroshop

Vehgroshop is an organic wholesaler specializing in natural ingredients and food. Our products are available in multiple packaging sizes, from small gram packages to larger quantities for business applications.

All products are organic and carefully selected for consistent quality. In addition, our seaweed and sea vegetable products are available without a minimum order quantity, so you can easily test, process and experiment within your kitchen or production process.