Velvet horn seaweed

Very dark green algae, of Atlantic and Galician origin. It’s found on rocks of the Galician coast in rough sea areas, and it’s particularly common in the summer.

This product is presented in a 100% plastic-free and compostable bag, with a built-in zip so to help it maintain all its properties. Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store in a closed bag.

Description

Description

Velvet horn seaweed (codium) belongs to the green algae family; known for its wide range of green tones that vary according to species. These algae usually live on the surface of the coast by sunlight.

It’s rich in vitamins A, D, C, B2, B3, B9 and B12. It’s also high in fibre and mineral salts (iron, potassium, selenium and calcium, among others).

Preparation

You can enjoy this exquisite product in an infinite number of ways: baked, boiled or sautéed with vegetables.

Baked: Directly in the oven or on the grill, as a snack, or to finish off fish or shellfish dishes.

Boiled: Add them to soups, stews, rice dishes, noodles, creams, sauces, broths...

Stir-fried: Once hydrated and fried, add them to empanadas, béchamel sauces, canapés, stir-fries, fillings, omelettes and scrambled eggs, as a garnish, or finish off fish and shellfish dishes...

Nutritional information: (Per 100 g of product):

- Energy value 706 kJ/172 kcal.

- Fat 3.3 g
of which saturates 1.1 g

- Carbohydrate 0.9 g
of which sugars <0.5 g

- Dietary fibre: 39.4 g

- Protein 14.9 g

- Salt 24.4 g

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store in a closed bag.
A bag of 50 g of velvet horn seaweed. is equivalent to 200 g of fresh algae.