100% Giant Kelp
✔ Organic
✔ Vegan
✔ Allergen free
✔ GMO free
✔ No Heavy Metals
Certified Organic
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NZ Harvested
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Traceable
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Sustainable
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Certified Organic - NZ Harvested - Traceable - Sustainable -
The Process
All Valére Giant kelp is harvested fresh from living kelp forests. The kelp we harvest is called NZ Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). It grows abundantly in the cool sheltered waters around the South Island and is one of the fastest growing organisms on the planet. We harvest within 1m of the sea surface leaving the bulk of the plant to regrow and remain as shelter for living organisms. Harvesting Giant kelp is like the lawn mowing of the ocean - except the lawn grows back at up to 50cm a day!
After harvesting it is dried gently using air flow and dehumidification. During the drying process, temperatures never go above 30°C. This is to retain the natural flavour and nutrients. It is then simply crushed and sieved to two sizes – Flakes & Powder.
“By the time I had reached the decision to cease medical practice, I was completely committed to the viability of making use of natural products to promote good health, primarily through diet.
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Nutritional Content
Valere is pure NZ dried Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). It has many trace elements, vitamins, and minerals and is a very rich source of iodine.
Iodine
The iodine content of this kelp is approximately 2270mg/kg.
Thyroid goitre used to be endemic in New Zealand due to lack of iodine which is why the health ministry recommended iodised salt. Unlike iodise salt, Valere Kelp Pepper is a natural way to ingest iodine. Our bodies require daily iodine for normal functioning but only in small amounts.
Recommended Intake
For adults -
If eaten daily, a maximum of only 0.3g of Kelp Pepper is required (approximately 1/6 of a teaspoon)
Or up to 1 teaspoon per week.
Children will require less depending on age.
PRECAUTIONS
If one eats too much it can affect the thyroid gland, causing hyperthyroidism with serious health problems.
This product is not suitable if you have hyperthyroidism, or are sensitive to iodine. Please consult your medical professional if in doubt.
So, please eat sensibly and enjoy it when you do!
Gin Distilling
Kelp has become a popular ingredient in gin. These award-winning New Zealand gins feature Valere
“We love using your kelp in this gin, it really rounds out the palette”
Henrietta Soaps has a proud tradition of being made in New Zealand for over 35 years. Soft Seaweed Soap is made to our Henrietta recipe which includes only those natural ingredients including New Zealand Giant Kelp that will enrich and nourish your skin. Regular use of Soft Seaweed Soap will improve the texture of your skin.