Results: Edible Types of Seaweed
Published on 05/23/2015
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1.
1.
Have you ever eaten seaweed? Yes
36%
585 votes
No
57%
936 votes
Undecided
3%
46 votes
Not Applicable
4%
65 votes
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2.
Which of these types of seaweed would you be interested in trying? Arame - A sea kelp often used in Japanese cuisine, espeically in soup, tasted dishes, and appetizers
18%
293 votes
Dulse - Especially common in Iceland and used often in many snack foods and as a seasoning on a variety of dishes
14%
223 votes
Laver - A type of sea moss that is often eaten as a salad, also used to make laverbread
9%
152 votes
Wakame - A common sea vegetable used din Japan, has a subtly sweet flavor and is often used in salads and soups
15%
237 votes
Konbu/Kombu - A kelp used extensively in Japanese cuisine to make dashi; often pickled and used in seasonings
10%
160 votes
Spiruline - A cyanobacterium that is used as a dietary supplement and whole food powder; also used as food for fish and poultry
9%
149 votes
Nori - A thin paper-like seaweed most commonly used to wrap sushi and onigiri in Japanese cuisine; also eaten as a snack food, often roasted or toasted
23%
372 votes
Irish Moss (aka Chondrus crispus) - A species of red algae commonly used to make a gelling/thickening agent for culinary recipes
7%
107 votes
I would never try any of the above
24%
384 votes
I have tried all of the above
3%
51 votes
N/A - I would never eat seaweed/ I have an allergy to seafood
35%
574 votes
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3.
Were you aware that seaweeds are high in many important minerals, such as magnesium, iodine, calcium, as well as being low in fat and calories? Yes, I was aware of these facts
47%
772 votes
No, I had no idea
33%
535 votes
N/A
20%
325 votes
4.
4.
Have you ever taken a seaweed-based supplement for its health benefits or to treat a health problem, such as hypothyroidism or goiter? No, I do not have any need for such a supplement
68%
1108 votes
Yes, and I currently use such supplements
10%
159 votes
N/A - I cannot take such supplemetns due to an allergy
22%
365 votes
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