Macroalgae, also called seaweed, are becoming more widespread as food in Western diets. Seaweed can accumulate iodine, an essential nutrient for humans. However, some species of seaweed may contain very high amounts of ...

Interest in the cultivation of Saccharina latissima is increasing in the north of Norway. In the present study, S. latissima was cultivated at two sites (Kraknes and Rotsund), 90 km apart, in Troms, northern Norway (69–70°N). ...

Kelp growers and the food industry, as well as food researchers, are currently finding methods for controlling the iodine content of kelp intended for food as this is one of the major obstacles to entering a profitable ...

Denne rapporten beskriver metodikk og råstoffdata for karakterisering og opparbeiding av prøvemateriale til analyse av kvalitet ved varmebehandling av torsk. Torsk fra Havbruksstasjonen i Tromsø ble benyttet. Filetene ble ...

Seaweeds, like sugar kelp, are increasingly popular for food production, but their application is often limited by the content of iodine and other potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Boiling and blanching are efficient in ...

The human population is steadily increasing and new alternative protein sources are necessary to secure food safety. There is a growing interest in macroalgae, or seaweed, as an alternative food source as they are rich in ...

Background Although commonly consumed in Asia, seaweeds are a largely underutilized food source in the Western world. However, interest is rising, and seaweeds have a major potential as both main and functional ingredients ...