Barnacle Foods harvests bull kelp in Alaska for the making of its seaweed-based products, including its pickled kelp, which is offered in both Dill and Curry varieties. The Kelp Pickles make the most of an ingredient that's naturally salty, savory and crisp, and build upon its natural flavor and qualities with various spices. When it comes to enjoying the Kelp Pickles, Barnacle Foods suggests serving them with a rice bowl, oysters, fish or even a Bloody Mary.
While most people are only familiar with eating seaweed in the form of sushi or dried nori sheet snacks, marine algae is now becoming a popular base for snacks and beverages as a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. At the same time, pickled products are capturing the interests of consumers for their probiotic benefits, bold flavors and digestive health support.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Seaweed-based Snacks
- Opportunity to innovate in creating new snacks and beverages using seaweed as a nutritious base.
- Pickled Food Products
- Exploration of new pickled products with bold flavors and probiotic benefits.
- Marine Algae as Ingredients
- Opportunity to utilize marine algae as a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in various food and beverage products.
Where This Applies
- Healthy Snacks
- Creation of a range of healthy snacks using seaweed or marine algae as a key ingredient.
- Gourmet Food
- Incorporation of pickled products made from kelp and other ingredients into gourmet food offerings.
- Functional Beverages
- Development of functional beverages infused with marine algae for added health benefits.
