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Kelps are large brown algae seaweeds that make up the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera. Kelp grows in "underwater forests" .
It differs slightly in color, flavor, and nutrient profile from the type you may see in sushi rolls.
Kelp also produces a compound called sodium alginate. This is used as a thickener in many foods you may eat, including ice cream and salad dressing.
kelp has more calcium than many vegetables, including kale and collard greens. Calcium is important to maintain strong bones and optimal muscle function.
- Kelp grows in shallow oceans (in areas called kelp forests) and can reach great heights — up to 250 feet, to be exact.
- There are about 30 different varieties of this ancient seaweed, the most common being giant kelp, bongo kelp, and Kombu — which accounts for 21 percent of Japanese meals and is suggested as a reason for their above-average life span.
- Kelp is also a fantastic source of vitamins and nutrients.
- Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that grows in shallow, nutrient-rich saltwater, near coastal fronts around the world. It differs slightly in color, flavor, and nutrient profile from the type you may see in sushi rolls.
- Kelp also produces a compound called sodium alginate. This is used as a thickener in many foods you may eat, including ice cream and salad dressing. But you can eat natural kelp in many different forms.
