Unboxed: 18 algae-based products for all aisles of the store
The tides of “blue food” products are rising, but seaweed, kelp and algae are not limited to just food. Check out this gallery, where New Hope unboxes marine plant-based products across categories with seemingly limitless possibilities.
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Seaweed and Seed Snacks Chili & Berry These crispy snacks give a satisfying crunch with lots of flavor from Nordic seaweed and other superfoods, including chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds and quinoa. Taste is a priority for Wavy Wonders, but no sacrifices are made when it comes to quality. Ingredients are USDA Organic and non-GMO, and each pack of snacks has 6 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein.
Puffed Kelp Chips Vegan Cheddar Vegan cheddar is one of the newest flavors in 12 Tide's line of USDA Organic puffed kelp snacks. The perfectly salty and crunchy chips come packaged in a compostable bag.
Kelpie Chips Apple Cinnamon Seaweed Snacks The snack aisle is definitely seeing a significant influx ofseaweed. These better-for-you chips come in exciting flavors kids will recognize, such as apple cinnamon and pizza.
Baked Supergrain and Seaweed Puffs Sour Cream & Onion Sustainable superstar ingredients seaweed and sorghum make up these tasty puffs. These Non-GMO Project Verified puffs come in a familiar format and fun flavors like sour cream and onion, Korean BBQ and more, making incorporating seaweed into everyday diets easy.
Roasted Seaweed Snacks Chili Lime The newest addition to Gimme’s line of light and crispy roasted seaweed is a zesty chili lime flavor. Last year, Gimme took a big sustainability step. eliminating the plastic tray from the packaging for its USDA Organic seaweed snacks.
The Kelp Burger Chili Sesame Akua packs flavor, protein and nutrients into these frozen veggie patties. The plant-based burgers are made from ocean-farmed kelp, mushrooms and other superfoods.
Cabbage & Green Onion Dumplings These vegan “pork” dumplings have both a fantastic taste and texture made from microalgae. Too Good To Be aims to create cleaner and greener food for both consumers and the environment.
Mother Nature’s Superfoods Chiaviar Affectionately called the vegan’s caviar, this chia-based spread gives the same texture and bite of salty goodness as traditional caviar. In addition, the seaweed gives the spread a luxuriously smooth feel and the benefit of vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients.
Lemon Pepper Seaweed Seasoning This is the seasoning that the spice aisle has been missing, and it will become a staple in consumers' pantries. This seasoning blend does not need added salt as the salinity comes naturally from regenerative Maine kelp.
OoMee Strawberry and Hibiscus Marine-Plant Fruit Infusion OoMee, which to the Japanese-language literate evokes ocean (umi), is a fresh, innovative pre- and probiotic “fruit infusion” made from red algae. The hibiscus and strawberry version, flavored with real freeze-dried strawberries, lemon juice and hibiscus tea—all organic—is a satisfying and filling beverage in the Japanese tradition of putting seaweed in a broad array of formats. A portion of revenue is donated to protecting the endangered sea otter.
Wellness Tropical Greens New from organic and plant-powered functional beverage brand Rebbl are Wellness Elixirs featuring Aquamin™ red algae sustainably sourced from Iceland. The juice-based formulations are designed to optimize gut health and support immunity. The algae provides bioactive calcium, magnesium and other minerals.
Plant-Based Omega-3 Ginger Peach Swirl Barlean’s has created a vegan omega-3 supplement derived from algae oil and delivered in a tasty fruit-flavored liquid.
Puppy Multivitamin Even your new best friend can get in on the algae fun! This new pet-health supplement supports puppies in their formative months. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to a pup’s cognitive development, so this multivitamin gives them omega-3s sustainably sourced from marine algae.
Vrill Oil Vrill is Testa’s take on vegan krill oil. The dietary supplement derived from algae is an excellent source of omega-3 and is friendly to people with a shellfish allergy.
Algae Oils Vivomega, a leader in fish oil supplements, debuted its ocean-derived plant-based omega-3s at Natural Products Expo West 2023. The Premium DHA algae concentrate contains 700mg/g DHA and 700mg/g total omega-3s.
Super Sheer Face Serum SPF 50 The newest product from Seaweed Bath Co. is the ultra-lightweight mineral SPF serum with vitamin and mineral-rich, sustainably harvested seaweed. The red seaweed is packed with peptides to nourish the skin.
Atmosphere Protection Cream While Osea’s Atmosphere Protection Cream has been around for a while, the brand recently came out with a new formulation. The new formulation is even cleaner and still boosts ultra-hydrating seaweed to keep the face moisturized and protected from environmental pollutants.
Melt-In Water Lotion Mediterranean Blue Tansy This concentrated body lotion is infused with nourishing sea grape and barrier-supportive beta-glucan, leaving skin feeling super nourished.
Melt-In Water Lotion Mediterranean Blue Tansy This concentrated body lotion is infused with nourishing sea grape and barrier-supportive beta-glucan, leaving skin feeling super nourished.
Walking the halls of Natural Products Expo West, anyone would have noticed a standout ingredient: seaweed. Seaweed, algae, kelp…sea plants were everywhere. The use of seaweed and other marine plant ingredients has been rising for years, and it is exciting to see it appearing in more categories beyond food.
Seaweed, kelp, algae and other marine plants are increasingly used as ingredients in various products due to their nutritional value, sustainability and unique properties. Seaweed is a nutrient-dense food that offers a range of health benefits. It contains vitamins and minerals such as iodine, calcium, iron and magnesium, as well as antioxidants and dietary fiber. In addition, algae has a high omega-3 fatty acid content and can be used as a vegan alternative to gelatin.
In addition to being super ingredients, marine plants are sustainable food sources. Seaweed farming is a sustainable way to produce food because seaweed does not require fertilizers or freshwater to grow. Seaweed can also help reduce traditional farming practices' environmental impact by reducing the need for land and freshwater resources.
Seaweed absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making it an effective tool for mitigating climate change. It also provides a habitat for various marine species, which helps increase biodiversity in coastal areas.
Overall, seaweed farming has the potential to provide a sustainable, low-impact food source while offering a range of environmental and economic benefits. Seaweed, kelp, algae and other marine plants are versatile ingredients that CPG brands can use in various products, from food and beverages to cosmetics and supplements. Their nutritional value, sustainability and unique properties make them an attractive alternative to traditional ingredients. Click through the gallery to view new products using marine plants for every aisle.
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