UK Grown Wakame
Atlantic wakame cultivation
Offshore England
Pilot-scale marine project
UK Grown Wakame
Atlantic wakame cultivation
Offshore England
Pilot-scale marine project
Alaria Esculenta
Alaria esculenta is known by many names, most commonly Dabberlocks, Badderlocks, and Winged Kelp, often referred to as Atlantic Wakame in commerce, while other regional terms include Honeyware, Bladderlocks, and Gaelic names like Láir or Láracha, reflecting its traditional use as an edible seaweed in Northern Atlantic regions.
- Vitamin A (important for vision and growth)
- Vitamin B (boosts enzyme activity in the cells)
- Vitamin C (protects the cells from the effects of free radicals)
- Vitamin K (aids healthy blood cells and bone development)
- Chlorophyll (a natural antioxidant)
- Iodine (necessary for the production of thyroid hormones)
- Potassium (necessary for proper cell hydration)
- Magnesium (supports nerve and muscle function)
- Iron (a major component of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen around the body via red blood cells)
- Fucoxanthin (prevents cancer, obesity and diabetes)