Agar : rich in iodine, calcium, iron,
phosphorous, vitamins, A, B complex, C, D and K and also works as a gentle
laxative. It is normally used for its unusual gelling quality and is a
good thickener for soups and other dishes.
Arame : Found only in Japan, arame comes
in fine, lacy strands. It has a sweet and crunchy texture. Medicinally, it
is used for female problems and high blood pressure. It contains a high
level of protein, iodine, calcium and iron.
Dulse : Dulse can be found on the West
coast of Britain, Iceland and Ireland. It has a reddish colour and
provides the highest source of iron. It also has significant amounts of
phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and protein.
Hijiki : This seaweed is rich in calcium
and very good for pregnant women as it contains ten times the amount found
in a glass of milk.
Irish moss : This seaweed contain high
amounts of vitamin A and iodine and is used as a gel in ice cream, salad
dressings or as a vegetable.
Kelps : Kelp has been used all over the
world for hundreds of years. Medicinally it can be used to treat a number
of ailments including weight loss, kidney problems and circulatory
disease.
Other seaweeds include, Kombu, Laver, Nori, Sloke,
Wakame
