Delicious, nutrient-rich, kelp-based snacks support marine ecosystems while providing a lifestyle of happiness and health.
Kelp is one of the most sustainable plants in the world. Not only do kelp forests thrive without the use of pesticides and fertilizers (source), they also support carbon sequestration, promote biodiversity, buffer ocean acidification, and improve water quality (source). All of us at Snacks from the Sea support these incredible ecosystems by creating nutrient-dense, kelp-based snacks that are harvested sustainably to ensure a vibrant ecosystem while supporting a lifestyle of health and happiness.
Kelp is a nutrient powerhouse that contains healthy vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A and K1, folate, magnesium, iron, and iodine (source) and a powerful antioxidant, fucoidan, which has been shown to have anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and immunoregulatory properties (source).
Apart from supporting vibrant human health, we also benefit marine ecosystems. We work directly with Korean farmers to harvest kelp from large, sustainable underwater forests. Our kelp farmers are part of an eco-friendly cooperative that was one of the first kelp producers to receive an ASC-MSC seaweed certification (source). This certification means their operations have demonstrated proven success at minimizing environmental impact (source), and that employees and the community are being cared for. ASC-MSC-certified operations are monitored based on five criteria: sustainable wild populations, environmental impacts, effective management, social responsibility, and community relations and interactions (source).
“In Korea, kelp has been used as a remedy for thousands of years,” says founder, Jennifer Murphy. “In creating Snacks from the Sea, I wanted to share the amazing benefits of this nutrient powerhouse with people across the United States. In doing so, we are also supporting marine ecosystems that sequester carbon. Our kelp-based products are a win for snackers and a win for the planet.”