PureSea® Natural (Fine) Organic Seaweed Powder

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Ingredient Name

Ascophyllum Nodosum

Ingredient Origin

Plant Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Flavor Enhancer,

Salt Substitute,

Supplement,

Weight Management Ingredient,

Whole Food Ingredient

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Dietary Supplement,

Weight Management Ingredient

Ingredients

Ascophyllum Nodosum

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor

Flavor Enhancers,

Salt & Salt Substitutes

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Algae & Extracts,

Alternates & Replacements

Product Details

Product Code	HAFFG
Botanical Family	Fucaceae
Botanical Species	Ascophyllum nodosum
Plant Part Used	Thallus
Production Location	Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Improves Cognitive Health,

Neuroprotection,

Reduce Blood Sugar Levels,

Regulates Metabolism,

Supports Thyroid Function,

Weight Management

Labeling Claims

GMO-free,

Kosher,

Natural,

Organic,

Plant-Based,

Sustainable,

Vegan

Food Ingredients Features

Blood Glucose Management,

Healthy-Looking Skin,

Improved Cognitive Function,

Low Sodium,

Non-Irradiated,

Rich in Iodine

Health Benefits

Seaweed is a powerhouse of natural nutrition, containing trace elements, minerals and bioactive compounds. Just a small inclusion can boost the nutritional content of products.

• Metabolism
• Development in children
• Cognitive health
• Healthy & beauty skin
• Thyroid health
• Nervous system
• Energy & endurance
• Pregnancy
• Blood sugar

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Dietary Supplements,

Food Seasonings,

Functional Foods,

Savory Products

Properties

Physical Form

Granules,

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Green fine granule

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Through 400µ Sieve)	min. 95	%	Sieve testing*
Moisture Content	max. 14	%	Gravimetric determination
Iodine Content	650 - 980	mg/kg	ICP-MS
Ash Content	max. 25	%	BS 4401 Pt 1:1998

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Count (at 30°C)	max. 10,000	cfu	ISO 4833
Coliforms	max. 100	cfu/g	BS ISO 4832:2006
Yeasts & Molds Count	max. 1,000	cfu/g	BS ISO 21527-1:2008
Enterobacteriaceae	Not detected	per g	BS ISO 21528-2:2017
Escherichia coli	Not detected	per g	ISO/TS 13136:2012
Salmonella	Not detected	per 25g	BS EN ISO 6579-1:2017
Staphylococcus aureus	max. 20	cfu/g	BSEN ISO 6888-1 1999
Vibrio spp.	Not detected	per g	UKAS Lab method

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content (Inorganic)	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP-MS
Cadmium Content	max. 0.3	mg/kg	ICP-MS
Lead Content	max. 3	mg/kg	ICP-MS
Mercury Content	max. 0.1	mg/kg	ICP-MS

Contaminants

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Crustacea DNA	Not detected	-	ELISA
Mollusc DNA	Not detected	-	UKAS Lab method+
Fish DNA	Not detected	-	UKAS Lab method+

Note

• Unless otherwise specified, all analysis is undertaken on each batch in an independent United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Laboratory.
• * Internal analysis
• + Periodic testing

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher,

Organic Certified,

Safe & Local Supplier Approval (SALSA),

Vegan

Certification & Regulatory Information

Organic	Organic Food Federation
	EU and US conformity
Kosher	London Beth Din
Metal Detection	Detected to specification (contact for detail)
SALSA Approved	Food Safety Standard
GMO	GMO Free
Irradiation	Not irradiated

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes

Packaging Information

• Pack size : 25kg / 48cm x 39cm x 24cm
• Packaging : Food grade heat sealed plastic bags, inside a double walled cardboard box.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

4 Years

Storage Conditions

Store at cool, dark and dry below 25°C.