Begin your journey into the fascinating world of seaweed with gimme Seaweed's FAQs and Fun Facts page. Uncover the secrets behind this nutrient-rich, environmentally-friendly superfood.

Learn everything from why seaweed is a powerhouse of Vitamin B12 and iodine, to the unique conditions it needs to thrive. Are you ready to get tangled up in this amazing macroalgae.

You've got questions...

What's so great about seaweed?

Seaweed is rich in nutrients like Vitamin B12 and iodine, has a delicious umami flavor, and is good for the planet! Treat your tastebuds and learn more on our Seaweed? page.

What three things does seaweed need to grow up healthy and delicious?

Nutrient rich seawater, cold temperatures, and enough sunlight to drive photosynthesis. Visit our Seaweed? page to learn more
about how we grow our seaweed!

If seaweed snacks are made from red algae (ours are!), then why do they look green?

Red algae looks red in the ocean because of the phycobiliproteins, which attract and capture light energy used in photosynthesis. When red algae is harvested and dried it loses its red color but keeps all its green nutrients.

What vegetable is harvested in the winter (unlike most vegetables) when it's got the most flavor?

Seaweed! Yep. Seaweed is a vegetable.

What are the five basic tastes that your tongue can sense?

Sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and umami (umami is the flavor of - you guessed it - seaweed!)

What is Umami?

A flavor so big, it needs its own taste category. The word umami is originally Japanese, meaning deliciousness. To us, umami tastes savory and bold, and perfectly describes our flavorful roasted seaweed.

Did you know?

'Gim' means seaweed in Korean and is how 'Gimme' got it's name.

Is it impolite to say 'Gimme, Gimme, Gimme'?

Nope! Not when you are talking about seaweed!

What's the coolest, wildest, most incredibly delicious way to eat our roasted seaweed snacks?

In ice cream! Try our Seaweed Nice Cream recipe to see for yourself!

What is the name of Gimme's turtle?

Timmy!

What do green sea turtles eat?

Primarily algae, seagrass and, of course, seaweed! Did you know that a healthy sea turtle can live to be over 100 years old? That's why turtles symbolize longevity in many cultures.

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