Quality Tests

Using traditional methods of harvesting seaweed, handed down from generations of Irish coastal dwellers to the present day, the Higgins family have carved a niche in the organic seaweed market for their exceptionally quality seaweed product. Emerald Isle Seaweed is certified with the Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association. (License No. 7399).Customers can be fully assured with the quality of our products. Our seaweed has undergone a full range of thorough tests which include chemical, pesticides, water content, and nutrition. All of which have been carried out in laboratory conditions.All tests carried out are UKAS accredited. The HACCP control system is also in place.

Nutritional Values for 100g of product.

Energy values, KCal/KJ per 100g, 166/686 .

Protein 13.7 .

Fatg/100g, 0.2 .

Saturated Fat g/100g 0.2 .

Mono-unsaturated Fat 0.1.

Poly-unsaturated fat < 0.1 .

Available carbohydrate, g/100g 8.7 .

Total Sugars g/100g 3.6  .

Dietary Fibre AOAC, g/100g 36.8  .

Sodium, mg/100g 4899  .

Moisture g/100g 11.6  .

Ash g/100g 28.9 .

Water Tests from DOE.

http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/north_coast2014_p1.pdf