FLAVOR
Intense, salted and slightly smoked.
COLOUR
Brown or golden.
TEXTURE
Fleshy, crunchy and slightly cartilaginous.
FORM
Sheets divided in strips that comes out from a large and thick stem.
PROPERTIES
High content in fiber, highlighting soluble fiber in relation to the other land vegetables. it is rich in minerals such as iodine, and a source of magnesium and potassium. Fat and sugar free.
HABITAT IN GALICIA
It forms a forest under the waves growing fixed to the rocks. This seaweed prefers cold waters, where it is part of the habitat of numerous fish, invertebrates and other seaweeds.
IN THE KITCHEN
It enhances the flavor of the foods that you are cooking.
It has thickening ability, very useful for cooking sauces.
It is very appropriate for the preparation of broths and stewed meat, as garnish in fish dishes. In rice, stews, soups, croquettes and burgers.