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    Laver Seaweed facts and uses

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    Laver Seaweed is edible seaweed consumed primarily in Wales as a part of local traditional cuisine. It is found in the west coast of Great Britain and east coast of Ireland along Irish sea also known as slake. It is also classified as red algae which have thin, membranous and slippery fronds and is brownish in color but turns dark green when prepared. Usually, it is red and purple in color with green center and turns black when dried. It has smooth, floppy and gelatinous texture. The length could vary from 2 to 100 cm.

    Laver seaweed encompasses high content of dietary minerals such as iron and iodine. This seaweed has high content of iodine that provides distinctive flavor common with oysters and olives. Moreover, Laver seaweed is cultivated since 17th century as a food. Beforehand, it is washed repeatedly and boiled till it turns into a soft mush which is then known as Laver Seaweed. Resulted gelatinous paste can be sold as it is or rolled in oatmeal. Sometimes, it is coated with oatmeal preliminary to frying. Traditionally, it is served with bacon and cockles as a breakfast in Welsh.

    Culinary uses

    • In Wales, it is added to salads and an accompaniment to roasted meat.
    • Use it as a breakfast with bacon dripping or cockles.
    • Add this seaweed puree to oatmeal.
    • Put the crumbled dried seaweed over an egg in a cup or lightly steamed carrots or on raw tomatoes.
    • Use the seaweed as a popular wrapper for sushi or as a flavoring for soups and salads.
    • The fried laver seaweeds are consumed as a snack with beer.
    • In South, it is usually stir-fried and steamed.
    • In North, it is added to pork dumplings.

    Traditional Medicine Use of Laver

    • Laver seaweed helps to improve health of sick miners with goiter.
    • It consists of anti-cholerase which break down fatty deposits in the blood.
    • In South Wales, it is believed that an intake of laver seaweed helps to lower the chances of breast cancer.

    References:

    https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/laver-porphyra

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laverbread

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    Laver Seaweed Quick Facts
    Name: Laver Seaweed
    Scientific Name: Porphyra laciniata
    Origin It is widely distributed from the Mediterranean to the North Sea.
    Colors Olive-green to purple-brown, or chocolate-black
    Calories 4 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Vitamin C (4.33%)
    Manganese (4.30%)
    Vitamin B9 (3.75%)
    Vitamin A (3.71%)
    Vitamin B2 (3.46%)
    Name Laver Seaweed
    Scientific Name Porphyra laciniata
    Native It is widely distributed from the Mediterranean to the North Sea.
    Common/English Name Laver
    Habitat Grows on rocks and stones usually on exposed sandy beaches.
    Color Olive-green to purple-brown, or chocolate-black
    Size 2 to 100 cm
    Branches Thin
    Texture Smooth, gelatinous and floppy
    Major Nutritions Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 3.9 mg (4.33%)
    Manganese, Mn 0.099 mg (4.30%)
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 15 µg (3.75%)
    Vitamin A, RAE 26 µg (3.71%)
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.045 mg (3.46%)
    Copper, Cu 0.026 mg (2.89%)
    Iron, Fe 0.18 mg (2.25%)
    Valine 0.04 g (1.89%)
    Isoleucine 0.026 g (1.56%)
    Leucine 0.05 g (1.35%)
    Calories in 2 tbsp (1/8 cup), 10 g 4 Kcal.

    Laver Seaweed Scientific Classification

    Scientific Name: Porphyra laciniata

    Rank Scientific Name & (Common Name)
    Kingdom Plantae (Plants)
    Phylum Rhodophyta
    Order Bangiales
    Family Bangiaceae
    Class Bangiophyceae
    Genus Porphyra C.Agardh, 1824
    Species Porphyra laciniata C.Agardh, 1824
    Nutritional value of Seaweed, laver, raw
    Serving Size: 2 tbsp (1/8 cup), 10 g

    Calories 4 Kcal. Calories from Fat 0.27Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 8.5 g N/D
    Energy 4 Kcal N/D
    Energy 15 kJ N/D
    Protein 0.58 g 1.16%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.03 g 0.09%
    Ash 0.38 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 0.51 g 0.39%
    Total Sugars 0.05 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 7 mg 0.70%
    Iron, Fe 0.18 mg 2.25%
    Phosphorus, P 6 mg 0.86%
    Potassium, K 36 mg 0.77%
    Sodium, Na 5 mg 0.33%
    Zinc, Zn 0.1 mg 0.91%
    Copper, Cu 0.026 mg 2.89%
    Manganese, Mn 0.099 mg 4.30%
    Selenium, Se 0.1 µg 0.18%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.01 mg 0.83%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.045 mg 3.46%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.147 mg 0.92%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.052 mg 1.04%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.016 mg 1.23%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 15 µg 3.75%
    Folate, food 15 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 15 µg N/D
    Choline 1 mg 0.18%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 3.9 mg 4.33%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 26 µg 3.71%
    Vitamin A, IU 520 IU N/D
    Beta Carotene 312 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.1 mg 0.67%
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.4 µg 0.33%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.006 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.005 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.003 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.011 g N/D
    Arachidonic acid 20:4 (Eicosatetraenoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.008 g N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.004 g 0.91%
    Threonine 0.023 g 1.31%
    Isoleucine 0.026 g 1.56%
    Leucine 0.05 g 1.35%
    Lysine 0.022 g 0.66%
    Methionine 0.014 g N/D
    Cystine 0.01 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.027 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.025 g N/D
    Valine 0.04 g 1.89%
    Arginine 0.028 g N/D
    Histidine 0.014 g 1.14%
    Alanine 0.065 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 0.057 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 0.055 g N/D
    Glycine 0.036 g N/D
    Proline 0.025 g N/D
    Serine 0.03 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.