About Product
Bladderwrack powder is derived from brown seaweed that has been used for centuries to treat many common issues.
It is believed to have originated in the North and Baltic Sea regions, where it is still collected and used today.
Bladderwrack powder has a long history of tonic usage, especially in traditional Chinese principles.
In recent years, bladderwrack powder has become increasingly popular in the Western world for its various applications.
Some research suggests that Bladderwrack may contain the following constituents:
Iodine, Magnesium, Minerals, Trace Metals, Phenolics, Phloroglucinol, Fucpphorethols, Phlorotannins, Alginic Acid, Fucoidan, Lipids, and Sulphuryl-, Sulphonyl- and Phosphonyl-Glycosyl Ester Diglycerides.
Products with no additives: This product is 100% natural and minimally processed. Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch.
Suggested Use: Take 1/4 teaspoon 1 - 3 times daily. Sprinkle on entrees, soups, salads, or add to smoothies or teas.
Mixing suggestion: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our organic carrot and beet powders.
Miscellaneous Facts about our Raw Organic Bladderwrack Powder
Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.
Ingredients: Organic Bladderwrack.
Parts Used: Bladderwrack.
Botanical Name: Fucus Vesiculosus.
Other Names: black tang, rockweed, bladder fucus, sea oak, black, cut weed, dyers fucus, red fucus, and rock wrack.
Origin: Grown and dried in Nova Scotia, Canada, and packaged with care in Florida, USA.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.
The important protections we take to bring you safe and nutritious superfoods:
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