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Why to consume the seaweed Codium (Barnacle)?

We are going to explain why the algae Codium Percebe is a reference to use the algae in our kitchen

Because of its taste and smell

• A flavor so intense to sea, that will give us the feeling of eating a barnacle from the coasts of Galicia, hence the name they refer to. Character, strength and intensity these characteristics define this "sea vegetable"

Its characteristic texture and shape

• With a texture similar to velvet, spongy and with a certain hardness, it brings us something different to the taste, which you have to try.
• It has a shape similar to velvet, spongy and with certain hardness
• It has a short rounded tube shape formed by different bunches, reaching between 20 and 30 cm

Its health properties

• The barnacle seaweed contains a large amount of iron, magnesium, iodine, zinc, proteins of high nutritional value, as well as high doses of calcium
• A product that is recommended for low-calorie diets because it is low in fats and sugars

How to use it in the kitchen

• Dried: it is soaked for 20 minutes in warm water, at which time it can be consumed either raw or cooked in a recipe
• Freshed in salt: is one of the most used forms, since it is applied salted as soon as it is washed, then it remains in its original state. Click on the link to access the format in trays: Click here.
• Canned: in serve and ready format, open the can, empty the remaining liquid and add or consume it instantly. Easy and simple. Click on the link to access the canned format: Click here.
• Pickled: to open and serve, use as an accompaniment with rice, meats, salads, etc. Click on the link to access the format: Click here.

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In Algas de Galicia we want to help and advise you about the world of algae, on this website you will find all the information, properties and characteristics of this "sea vegetable". Do not stay with the doubt and ask us: recipes, characteristics, formats, etc. and we will help you to solve it

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