Divine BOTANICALS Bladderwrack Cut & Sifted (4 oz)

Description

Size:4 Ounce Bladderwrack is an edible seaweed also known as red fucus, black tang and rock weed. Although the plant is used in teas, it is not intended for long-term use due to a high iodine content. storage tips Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. appearance & aroma Reddish gold in color, no remarkable aroma.cosmetic May be added to bath and skin products. culinary Sprinkle directly into foods as an alternative to salt. May also be added to tea blends. safety Use with caution if you have a thyroid condition. Dried seaweed was the first source of iodine and alkalies needed to manufacture soap and glass, both of which were synthesized from the compounds sodium and potassium. Bladderwrack is so-named because the plant contains tiny sacs that resemble bladders. As with other species of brown algae, the cell walls of the plant contain a high degree of alginic acid. Also known as algin, this polysaccharide bonds to water molecules to form a gelatinous material that is used in the food, cosmetic and textile industries. Historically used in the British Isles as an alternative for manure and artificial fertilizer for broccoli and potato crops, dried bladderwrack was sprinkled on the ground or burnt and the ash used in the same way. Bladderwrack was also used as a fuel and as a feed for cattle. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS PLEASE NOTE:your items will arrive with stickers in compliance with California Proposition 65.