Rediscovering a Superfood from the Sea
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| Common eelgrass could revolutionise the food industry |
I've just read a wonderful article in the Guardian newspaper. It's about the nutritional possibilities associated with Zostera marina, also known as common eelgrass. Apparently, it is far more nutritious than rice and is a staple part of the diet of the Seri, an Indigenous people living on the Gulf of California in Sonora, Mexico, and the only known case of a grain from the sea being used as a human food source.
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| Eelgrass grains |
It is now being developed as a potential superfood by the Spanish chef Ángel Léon, who is a visionary foodie with 3 Michelin stars to his credit.
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| Ángel Léon with dried eelgrass |
This plant also has huge potential in reducing the amount of carbon entering the atmosphere via traditional grain production, as it is "capable of capturing carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforests". And, amazingly, it can transform abandoned salt marshes into fertile, productive gardens of the sea, alive with shellfish.
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| Eelgrass distribution |
Here is a link to the article. With so many negative stories about the state of the world, this is an absolutely great read.
