CHARACTERISTICS

SEA LETTUCE (ULVA LACTUCA) is a green seaweed belonging to the Chlorophyceae class. Among algae, it is one of the best known species, is the richest in chlorophyll and is the closest to terrestrial plants.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

ORGANIC SEA LETTUCE is a seaweed particularly rich in calcium (30 times more than milk). SEAFOAM LETTUCE draws an incomparable wealth of bioavailable minerals and trace elements from the marine environment. It is particularly rich in Iron, containing on average 15 times more than egg yolk and spinach. It contains Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Selenium, Manganese.

SEA LETTUCE is an invaluable source of Carotenoids, Chlorophyll, Polysaccharides, Vitamins including Vitamin B12, Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids, it also contains Histidine (essential amino acid for children).

PROPERTIES

Its main use in nutrition is related to the intake of Calcium and Magnesium. Vegetables generally contain Calcium, but some (spinach, rhubarb) also contain a lot of Oxalic Acid, which forms, with Calcium, Calcium Oxalate, which is insoluble and non-absorbable. The same phenomenon occurs with chocolate.

For the body’s health, it is necessary to take in more Calcium than one normally does. And, as many people are unable to extract it from milk and cheese in which it is abundant, but fixed in a very stable way (Calcium Caseinate), seaweed SEA LETTUCE is an optimal way to supplement the diet with Calcium and Magnesium.

ORGANIC SEA LETTUCE in particular is indicated for optimal supplementation of important micronutrients in the daily diet and especially in the Vegan and Vegetarian Diet, in the Celiac Diet and in Crudist diets.

HOW TO USE

ORGANIC SEA LETTUCE has a beautiful bright green leaf, although thin it is rather tough, which makes it versatile in use, it can be eaten directly raw but also lightly blanched. The scent is intense and the taste extremely delicate. It is suitable for preparing colourful salads, tasty dressings and side dishes.

SPECIFICATIONS

For a HEALTHY, ECOLOGICAL and SUSTAINABLE diet we have chosen only ALGAE with these requirements RAW/RAW, ORGANIC/ORGANIC, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE

AVAILABLE FORMATS

ORGANIC SEA LETTUCE SEAWEED is also available in practical flake form.