Our dulse seaweed is harvested from Maine's pristine waters. The color is a beautiful deep pink rose, that dries to a deep wine red. This red seaweed is packed with nutrients that are essential for everyday life, and all sea vegetables are a good source of iodine.
Nutritional Values
Dulse is rich in protein and boasts the highest content of iron of any food source which may make it a nutritional snack for woman or those who are anemic. Contains all essential amino acids. Dulse seaweed is an excellent source of:
- Vitamin A, C, D and E
- Calcium
- Iodine
- Phosphorus
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Vitamins B1 and B2
Culinary Uses
Dulse seaweed has a spicy flavor and is soft and chewy with a unique taste and a rich red color. It doesn't require any soaking or cooking. Use raw, dried, toasted, smoked, fried, or baked. Cooks in 5 minutes (use sesame oil) to make feather-light and crispy. Add dulse to sandwiches, omelets, sauces, and gravies. Also add to dressings, salads, soups and chowders, vegetables, potatoes, bean and rice dishes, breads, casseroles and cheeses! For snacking: pan-fry and eat as a 'chip' or try our 'Pink Salt' (dulse mixed with sea salt), which is excellent on popcorn!
Latin Name
Palmaria palmata
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Be sure to learn about Maine's red seaweed, brown seaweed and green seaweed. 