Giant kelp

Macrocystis pyrifera

seaweed

Brown fronds with an iodine taste, dried into chips, pickled or ground into seasoning.

Origin

Pacific coast of the Americas (California, Chile)

Where to find it

In Chile, “huiro” is harvested on rocky coasts; in California, it is sold dried by Mendocino seaweed producers.

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

Very rich in iodine: a small portion, not every day.

Molecules

Seaweed polysaccharides · Iodine

Did you know?

It is the largest seaweed in the world: it grows half a meter a day and forms underwater forests.