In South and west Wales the locals collect and cook seaweed as a part of breakfast, called 'Laverbread'. It is still sold in shops and local markets.very strong iodine taste, but once you get past that it's reminiscent of spinach.
In Brittany, France, farming and harvesting seaweed is a major business, supplying seaweed derived products for many food and cosmetic producers, as well as Thalassotherapy spas. They have developed harvesting boats that have mechanised the harvesting. They say they are the largest producers in the world.
Of course, both Brittany and Wales share a Celtic culture and even language and traditions, so the farming and dietary connections are no surprise.
One additional point. The current moves to reduce methane production by dairy cows includes seaweed as a food additive.
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In South and west Wales the locals collect and cook seaweed as a part of breakfast, called 'Laverbread'. It is still sold in shops and local markets.very strong iodine taste, but once you get past that it's reminiscent of spinach.
In Brittany, France, farming and harvesting seaweed is a major business, supplying seaweed derived products for many food and cosmetic producers, as well as Thalassotherapy spas. They have developed harvesting boats that have mechanised the harvesting. They say they are the largest producers in the world.
Of course, both Brittany and Wales share a Celtic culture and even language and traditions, so the farming and dietary connections are no surprise.
One additional point. The current moves to reduce methane production by dairy cows includes seaweed as a food additive.
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This is incredibly detailed information and so wonderfully expressed. Thank you