Spinosum
Seaweed is one of food materials with high content of iodine and dietary fiber. There are three classes of seaweed, named Chlorophyceae (green algae), Rhodophyceae (red algae), and Phaeophyceae (brown algae)
Eucheuma Spinosum also known as (Eeucheuma Denticulatum), is a rhodophyte seaweed that may vary in color red, brown, and green. Eucheuma species are used in the production of carrageenan, an ingredient for cosmetics, food processing, and industrial manufacturing, as well as a food source for people all over the world.
Spinosum contained natural antioxidants which have the potential to be developed as a functional food and disease prevention and treatment. In addition, the components of these antioxidant compounds from the algae have the potential to be used as natural sources of new functional ingredients.
Eucheuma Species are of Commercial Importance to Produce Carrageenan, A Substance used in Ice-cream, Toothpaste and Food Processing
Since the mid-1970s, Eucheuma have been a major source for the expansion of the carrageenan industry.
Commercial growth of Eucheuma Species is an important source of income for people living in developing nations, where the production of the low-valued seaweed can be a sustainable source of income with lower environmental costs compared to other sectors of aquaculture.
As Eucheuma Species are some of the most common and fastest growing species of seaweeds, their commercial aspects are visible by large quantities grown and harvested over short periods of time, possessing the ability to reach ten times their mass in some 45 to 60 days in warm tropical settings
Eucheuma Spinosum is a species that is commonly identified by its spiky texture and dries to a red to brown color.
Scientists have discovered that Eucheuma Cottonii is a rich source of antioxidants, which can significantly prevent tissue damage by stimulating the wound healing process and also possess anti-inflammatory activity.
Eucheuma Species has also been proven to support human health and development in the following ways:
Anti-inflammatory – Eucheuma is a good anti-inflammatory agent thus helping all types of arthritis, pain, swelling, and redness… and it also helps with kidney inflammation.
Improves Thyroid Function – Eucheuma improves thyroid function and helps to normalize and balance thyroid hormones.
Good Diuretic – Eucheuma is also a good diuretic helping to flush out toxins and increase urine flow thus healing edema.
Lowers Cholesterol – Eucheuma also helps to lower cholesterol because it contains lots of soluble fiber.
GI Tract – Eucheuma is also good for the GI tract because it helps sooth away stomachaches, gastric ulcers, excess acid, diarrhea and constipation.
Natural Collagen – This wonderful seaweed also contains a natural source of collagen which is great for healing joints and ligaments and all the cartilage of the body. Plus collagen is great for bring back that youthful appearance to the skin and preventing wrinkles, age spots, and dry skin.
Vascular System – Cottonii Seaweed also strengthens blood vessels and helps to prevent cardiovascular disease, strokes, and cancer.
Contains Carrageenan – Also known as seaweed flour carrageenan is a great natural food emulsifier and stabilizing agent. And carrageenan is used in the making of yogurts, cakes, cookies, custards, chocolate, ice cream, soy milk, nut milks, and many other foods, and even products like toothpaste, shampoo, lotions, and creams.
Antibacterial and Anti-viral – Because Eucheuma Species contains the resistant starch carrageenan, it also helps to boost interferon production. And thus it helps to fight bacterial infections, viruses, colds, flues.
Free Radical Damage – Eucheuma Species contains lots of antioxidants that help to prevent and repair free radical damage.
Scientific Research of Eucheuma Spinosum :
ANTI OXIDANT &FREED RADICAL SCAVENGING STUDY:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33683039/
ANTI INFLAMATORY & ANTI-OXIDANT STUDY
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020314985
INFLUENZA STUDY ( H1N1): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11802-012-2107-3
Eucheuma Species is commercially important for economic growth and human development.
FARMED SPINOSUM: Site selection is important in developing potential seaweed farms, and certain criteria must be met first in order to optimize production.
The farming of Eucheuma species has raised certain environmental issues, mostly centered on the ecology and biodiversity of coastal environments. The ecology of Eucheuma farm sites may be characterized by overcrowding, as other farmers may be attracted to the farming site, eventually exceeding the carrying capacity of the environment. This in turn may change the overall hydrology of the area, impacting on other species that may be present as well as the Quality of the Seaweed produced.
The East Africa Seaweed Company prides ourselves in working directly with contracted farmers from impoverished coastal communities on Mainland Tanzania to strengthen our supply chain and bring a quality product to the international market by limiting and spacing how our seaweed is farmed.
WHY PURCHASE SPINOSUM FROM EAST AFRICA SEAWEED COMPANY?
We are Ethical partners in the delivery of fair trade and high quality Seaweed from impoverished and remote coastal communities that were previously exploited by others who bought seaweed from Mainland Tanzanian farmers for meagerly and unsustainable wages to be sold for high prices in Zanzibar and the international market. Our prices may be slightly higher than the average cost of Eucheuma Spinosum, however our ethical standards and the global community demands ethical trade and fair value for commercially valuable goods.
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