Flavours of Spain, the UK’s leading supplier of artisan produce from Galicia in Northern Spain, has extended its range of unique seaweed products by 30% to meet customer demand.

The delicious Seaweed Pasta with Wakame, Seaweed Pasta with Nori and Sea Urchin Caviar with Wakame join the established range of more than 15 seaweed varieties, already firm favourites with chefs that include El Bulli’s Ferran Adria and The Fat Duck’s Heston Blumenthal.

Hand harvested from the clean waters around the rocky coasts off Galicia, each variety of seaweed delivers a different flavour, texture and colour, and the versatility of this ingredient is driving interest from both chefs and consumers alike.

Teresa Holmes, director of Flavours of Spain, explains: “The great thing is, these seaweed products are no longer just the reserve of Michelin-starred chefs. Not only are they a well-regarded ingredient in some of the world’s most respected restaurants but are fast becoming a kitchen staple amongst UK users looking to experience different produce from around the world.”

Flavours of Spain offers the UK’s widest selection of seaweeds, including Nori, Wakame, Sea Lettuce, Agar Agar, Kombu, Dulse and Sea Spaghetti varieties that are available via www.flavoursofspain.co.uk in dried, flaked, salted and powdered formats. Fresh seaweed can also be supplied in bulk for chefs with delivery direct to kitchens within 24 hours of harvest.
The seaweeds’ array of colours – from brown to brilliant green, red to violet – and interesting textures – fleshy, fibrous or al dente – are appealing qualities to professional chefs and budding home cooks and lend themselves to hours of experimentation in the kitchen. From sauces, soups and stews to sushi, stir-fries and salads, the uses for seaweed are as vast as the oceans it inhabits.

Rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and fibres, seaweed is also highly nutritious and can help lower cholesterol and assist weight loss diets, making it an ideal choice for health conscious consumers, vegetarians, vegans, meat reducers and chefs wanting to feature innovative, healthier options on their menus.

For further information on the full range of seaweed products and to view other produce from Northern Spain, visit www.flavoursofspain.co.uk or call 0870 330 2879.