Whether you’re cooking for someone you love, friends, or simply treating yourself, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to make something a little more thoughtful and flavour led. From savoury comfort dishes to surprising sweet bakes, these seaweed inspired recipes bring depth, umami and a touch of the unexpected to the table. 1. Pink Pickled…
Seaweed is having a moment and for good reason. Long used as a daily food in coastal cultures around the world, seaweed is one of the most natural ways to add nourishment, flavour and minerals to everyday meals. So the question we hear most often is simple: can you eat seaweed every day? At Lofoten…
2026 is here, and the conversation around food is shifting in that direction. After years of powders, fortified drinks, and functional add-ons, attention is returning to something both ordinary and essential: fiber. Not fiber as a supplement, but fiber as part of real food.
January Resolutions January: the month of fresh starts and big promises. It’s a time when gyms are packed, fridges are stocked with greens, and phrases like Veganuary and Dry January are thrown around in every conversation. But how do you make these changes stick without feeling like you’re giving up life’s little joys? Better yet,…
If you’ve ever snacked on dried seaweed or used it in your cooking, you might have noticed a white, powdery substance on its surface. Often mistaken for mould, this dusty residue is far from being a cause for concern. In actual fact, it tells us an interesting story about the natural properties of seaweed, and…
We love adding seaweed to modern dishes, but there are also traditional seaweed dishes that have a long history. In fact, seaweed has been a staple in various culinary traditions for centuries! Its unique flavours, textures, and health benefits have made it an essential ingredient in many iconic dishes from around the world. In this…
Seaweed has recently emerged in the western public consciousness as a prized nutritional and culinary resource, bringing us in line with the long-held views of our Eastern counterparts. While it may seem like a modern culinary and wellness trend, the history of eating seaweed in the West actually dates back centuries. In this blog post,…
The fusion of Arctic and Asian cultures sits right at the heart of Lofoten Seaweed, so we were really excited to take part in the Arctic Circle Forum in Japan this week! This event is designed to highlight the ways in which our food cultures overlap, in order to promote successful and sustainable collaborations between…
Did you know that there are over ten different types of edible salt on the market today? Each with a different provenance, appearance, taste and price tag? With so much choice, it can be tricky to know where to start. However, when used correctly, salt is one of the most useful tools in the cook’s…
We often mention that seaweed is – amongst many other things – rich with umami flavour. In fact, we’ve even named one of our products after this contemporary, difficult to describe concept. But what actually is umami? Read on for our deep dive into the elusive fifth flavour! In 1908, Kikunae Ikeda, a Japanese chemist,…