海藻潮流：海带素肉丸

Trend Watch By Janet Helm, MS, RDN Seaweed-ish Kelp Meatballs by North Coast Seafoods Is Kelp the New Kale? Seaweed’s Surge in Popularity S eaweed—particularly kelp—is emerging as a rising star ingredi- ent. Long a staple in many Asian cuisines, seaweed is gaining trac- tion here in the United States due to its robust nutritional profile, environmental benefits, and culinary versatility. Seaweed has become the fastest grow- ing sector in aquaculture globally.2 That’s good news, as farmed seaweed absorbs carbon dioxide and excess nitrogen, helping combat climate change and improve ocean health, Vogliano says. “As aquaculture grows, seaweed stands out as a rare food that nourishes both people and the planet by restoring eco- systems,” he says. …