
Botanical Name: Palmaria palmata
Country of Origin: Canada
Common Name: Dulse Seaweed
English Name: Dulse Flakes
French Name: Flocons de Dulse
Also Known As: Palmaria palmata Flakes, Dried Dulse, Red Seaweed Flakes
Part Used: Dried fronds of Palmaria palmata
Description: Dulse Flakes are produced from the fronds of Palmaria palmata, a red seaweed species native to the cold coastal waters of the North Atlantic. The seaweed grows attached to rocky shorelines and is harvested from clean marine environments to ensure consistent colour, texture, and botanical quality.
After harvesting, the fronds are thoroughly rinsed to remove sand, salt residues, and natural marine debris. They are then dried using controlled low-temperature methods to reduce moisture while preserving the natural reddish-purple to dark maroon colour and delicate, leafy structure of the seaweed.
Once fully dried, the fronds are gently milled or cut into small flakes. The finished dulse flakes are lightweight with a thin, crisp texture and uniform flake size, making them easy to measure, blend, and store for a wide range of culinary and creative applications.
Uses: Dulse Flakes are used as a culinary seasoning in soups, salads, sauces, vegetable dishes, and savoury baking. They are also suitable for spice blends, seasoning mixes, educational marine kits, botanical craft projects, and decorative displays where dried seaweed flakes are desired for colour, texture, and natural ocean-inspired presentation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Refrigeration not required.
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