bull kelp powder

Nereocystis a genus of brown kelp containing the species Nereocystis luetkeana. Some common names include edible kelp, bull kelp, bullwhip kelp, ribbon kelp, bladder wrack. Bull kelp powder is made from dried bull kelp, and is one of the tastiest seaweeds. It is used as a seasoning to create a briny taste.

seaweed

There are 3 main groups of edible seaweed: Red algea, green algea and brown algea. Most edible seaweeds are marine algae whereas most freshwater algae are toxic. Seaweed contains high levels of iodine and calcium. It is possibly a source of vitamin B12 (see ref), but the amount is variable and therefore, not dependable.

Because it comes from the sea, seaweed contains sodium. It should be avoided by anyone on a sodium-restricted diet. Wakame has the highest sodium content, with kelp and laver having significantly less.