Raw Bladderwrack 4 OZ (Fucus Vesiculosus)

Sun-dried whole leaf Bladderwrack from the cold waters of the Atlantic.

Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus L.) is an edible seaweed, especially popular in Asian countries. It is a known source of iodine as well as other minerals. Bladderwrack is a brown seaweed that grows on rocky shores in areas with cold and temperate climate, mostly at North American and Western European shores of the North Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean (Verhelst 2010).

Fucus vesiculosus is a small brown seaweed measuring 20 to 100 centimeters in length. Their flat thallus branches dichotomously. Oval with air filled bubbles in the membraneous parts make the seaweed float vertically. This seaweed is harvested at the start of summer (EMA assessment report, 2014).

Pregnant or nursing mothers,individuals under 18, and individuals with Known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.

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How to Make Bladderwrack Gel

• Rinse 2 oz of bladderwrack in spring water twice.
• Soak the rinsed 2 oz of bladderwrack in spring water for up to 24 hours.
• Remove bladderwrack from spring water, then rinse again.
• Using scissors, cut the bladderwrack into small pieces. (This prevents the blender from jamming)
• Add 2 cups of spring water and the soaked bladderwrack to a blender. Blend together until it reaches a smooth consistency.
• Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate. The bladderwrack gel stays good in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Directions for Use

Bladderwrack gel is commonly added to smoothies, juices or foods. Add 1 tablespoon of bladderwrack to your beverages or food. For best results, take daily in the morning.