Winged Kelp (Alaria esculenta) — Whole Leaf, Flakes, Powder

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Dried Winged Kelp (Alaria esculenta)

Winged Kelp (Alaria esculenta), also known as wakame or edible kelp, is a nutrient-rich brown seaweed hand-harvested from the cold, clear waters of the Gulf of Maine. Recognized for its long, ruffled blades and mild, savory flavor, this sea vegetable is naturally sun-dried to preserve its minerals and rich umami taste.

Common name: Winged kelp, edible kelp, wakame
Scientific name: Alaria esculenta
Locations: Subtidal on low tide rocks and ledges; thrives in strong currents
Seasonality: Available spring–summer; occasionally found in winter in smaller, withered form
Colors: Brown to golden yellow-brown
Size: Whole leaf, flakes, or powder
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the ounce or pound

Uses: Excellent in soups, salads, broths, and seaweed blends. Rehydrate for cooking or enjoy as a natural mineral supplement in wellness and culinary applications.

Note: This is a wild-harvested edible seaweed. Natural variations in color, texture, and size may occur. If you would like your seaweed milled or powdered, please contact info@gulfofme.com

Dried Winged Kelp (Alaria esculenta)

Winged Kelp (Alaria esculenta), also known as wakame or edible kelp, is a nutrient-rich brown seaweed hand-harvested from the cold, clear waters of the Gulf of Maine. Recognized for its long, ruffled blades and mild, savory flavor, this sea vegetable is naturally sun-dried to preserve its minerals and rich umami taste.

Common name: Winged kelp, edible kelp, wakame
Scientific name: Alaria esculenta
Locations: Subtidal on low tide rocks and ledges; thrives in strong currents
Seasonality: Available spring–summer; occasionally found in winter in smaller, withered form
Colors: Brown to golden yellow-brown
Size: Whole leaf, flakes, or powder
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the ounce or pound

Uses: Excellent in soups, salads, broths, and seaweed blends. Rehydrate for cooking or enjoy as a natural mineral supplement in wellness and culinary applications.

Note: This is a wild-harvested edible seaweed. Natural variations in color, texture, and size may occur. If you would like your seaweed milled or powdered, please contact info@gulfofme.com

The horsetail kelp plant and its holdfast laying on rockweed.

The horsetail kelp plant and its holdfast laying on rockweed.

Tidepool Tim says,  “Horsetail kelp is a very impressive seaweed! The short, thick 'stipe can be as thick as a man's thumb. It grows along the shore only in the areas with the most water flow or current. At low water, the stipes stick up from below while the blades are bent at an angle down under the water. This kelp is a very popular species for human consumption and is called kombu when it's cut into small pieces and dried for sale.  Kombu is very popular in Asian cultures and is a great source of micro-nutrients in soups, salads, or just toasted in the oven. Once out of the water for just a couple hours, this kelp starts to release a very thick gelatinous slime or goo. The stipe can be sliced into small pieces and eaten as kelp "noodles".  Horsetail kelp is much smaller, but very much like bull kelp that lives on the west coast of the U.S.”

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