Lokal Ilokano Seaweed

Look at what Suweeeed~found!
It's Gamet! 💚

Gamet (Porphyra sp) belongs to the same family as nori which is a popular Japanese seaweed used to wrap sushi. Locally, gamet is referred to as "Black Gold" because of its high market value. It can be found in the northern provinces of the Philippines such as Cagayan and Ilocos Norte. This particular batch is from Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan Province.

It's actually quite healthy as it's rich in protein, iodine, vitamin A, B & C and trace minerals. Our local variety is minimally processed which makes it retain its natural color and gives off this deep reddish purple hue. After blanching it for a few minutes to rehydrate, you can keep this beautiful stock for soups later on. It still contains natural sea salts and that rich umami flavor that we all love in seaweed.

That's all for today! Stay safe and Eat Clean! Mweow~

Hi I'm Suweeeed~

Do you know the benefits of seaweed?

Seaweed is an excellent source of iodine. This trace mineral is important for the health of your thyroid, a gland in your neck that helps regulate your metabolism. Your body doesn’t make iodine, so you must get it from food or supplements.

That's all for today. Stay safe and Eat Clean! Mweow~