Maine Coast Sea Vegetable's Blog

What is the Best Salt Substitute? Six Reasons Why Seaweed Granules Are!
Nearly half of all US adults have high blood pressure, and globally around 40% do. The link between salt, high blood pressure, and poor health out...

Sea Vegetables to the Rescue: Seaweed Extracts Investigated for Anti-Viral Properties
Can seaweed be a weapon against covid-19 and other viruses? The evidence shows that it can be. Seaweed extracts have made news recently for poten...

Kelp Krunch Sesame Ginger™ has won the 2021 Good Food Award! What a way to start our 50th year in business!
It was announced on January 22nd 2021 that our Kelp Krunch Sesame Ginger™ submission had won in our category!

What’s the nutritional difference between red, green, and brown seaweeds?
How does color in seaweed translate to health and nutrition? Why do seaweeds have different colors?

Irish moss vs. sea moss vs. Irish sea moss; Are they the same thing?
In this post we take a tour through the Irish moss landscape to highlight some of the important differences and similarities between the various seaweeds called irish moss and sea moss

Is seaweed good for the brain?
Besides being good for the body sea vegetables are also good for the brain!

This old kelp… how old is too old? Can seaweed expire?
When considering shelf life, it’s important to know that dried seaweed is non-perishable if it’s properly dried and then stored in an airtight container away from heat or sunlight.

There’s carrageenan in my seaweed! Is this a bad thing?
Lots of folks eat seaweed daily without knowing it, or at least a form of it. This is because carrageenan extracted from seaweed is an ingredient in so many processed foods.