Fresh Seaweed

In 2024, 25 algae are approved for consumption in France, while it is estimated that about 150 species are consumed daily worldwide. The approval processes for a new species in Europe are lengthy and costly.

🌿 Here are the 3 main categories of edible seaweeds:

1. Brown Algae: Ascophyllum nodosum, Fucus vesiculosus, Fucus serratus, Himanthalia elongata, Undaria pinnatifida, Laminaria digitata and Saccharina japonica, Laminaria saccharina, Alaria esculenta
> we offer you Sea Beans (Himanthalia elongata), Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) and Kombu (Saccharina latissima).

2. Red Algae: Palmaria palmata, Porphyra umbilicalis, Porphyra tenera, Porphyra yezoensis, Porphyra dioica, Porphyra purpurea, Porphyra laciniata, Porphyra leucostica, Chondrus crispus, Gracilaria verrucosa, Lithothamnium calcareum
> we offer you Dulse (Palmaria palmata) and Nori (Porphyra and Pyropia).

3. Green Algae: Ulva, Enteromorpha
> we offer you Sea Lettuce (Ulva Lactuca).

🪸 Only the Wakame algae is cultivated for about half of the quantities sold, the other half comes from wild collections. In the long term, this algae, which proves to be particularly productive, will likely come exclusively from harvests.

🪸 All other algae are freshly harvested by hand and on foot, mainly in the tidal zones where it is possible to harvest algae at low tide, such as in Roscoff, one of the emblematic algae collection areas in Europe.

Here is a video of a visit we made to Roscoff:

🪸 The main economic players are based in Roscoff: BRETALG, the first historical collector in France since 1991 and with whom we have been working since 2017, Bord à Bord, Marinoe, Algoplus...

> The list of edible algae is maintained in Europe by the European Union, and new algae are regularly applied for introduction as edible algae (novel food).

🌿 We are fortunate to be among the few countries in the world that benefit from a significant presence of fresh wild algae in the Roscoff region, an important French harvesting area where the majority of French collectors are located.
> If you feel like it, you can attend an algae harvesting course in Brittany!
> If you live on the Breton coast, you will surely find it easy to get fresh algae at local markets!
> If you just want to try and test out of curiosity, you can probably buy a small bowl of 150g or 200g in your usual organic store in the refrigerated section.
> However, if you want to regularly add algae to your diet, enjoy it all year round, and prepare your own algae tartar, we recommend buying it in the economical 1-kilo format from Biovie!

🌿 Since 2014, Biovie has been a specialist in the online sale of algae in France. There are few who sell fresh algae online, as this requires a close collaboration with the collector (in our case, we work with France's first historical collector, BRETALG), suitable refrigeration storage capacities, a certification and organic traceability throughout the entire supply chain, and a flawless logistics chain. It also requires knowledge of the meteorological, production, and availability constraints of the collectors.

🌿 We receive a monthly delivery after each harvest during the high tides in Brittany. The freshness of our products is therefore optimal.

> We have personally consumed algae daily for over 20 years and have written two cookbooks on the subject:

🪸 Cuisiner les algues at Marie Claire,

🪸 Les algues au quotidien at Gallimard.


> We also write numerous blog articles with scientific sources to help you better understand algae, such as this article

🪸 Seaweed and Microalgae: Benefits, Nutrients, Culinary Uses

🪸 Demystifying the Relationship Between Algae and the Thyroid.

🌿 Our algae are French and come from Roscoff in Brittany for the following reasons:

> Exceptional marine biodiversity : The Roscoff region, UNESCO-classified, benefits from a large variety of algae species, thanks to its geographical location, its ocean currents, and its climate. The English Channel is particularly nutrient-rich, which favors the growth of a wide variety of algae.

> Historical tradition : The consumption of algae has a long history in Roscoff and the surrounding regions. For centuries, the inhabitants have harvested algae for various uses, from food to agriculture.

> Scientific research : The Roscoff Biological Station, founded in 1872, is a renowned marine biology research center affiliated with the Sorbonne University. It has played a crucial role in algae research and contributed to Roscoff's recognition as a worldwide center of excellence for phycology (the study of algae).

> Algae know-how : Roscoff is the heart of the algae industry in France. The algae harvested in the region are used for a variety of products, from dietary supplements to cosmetics, food, and agricultural products.

> Sustainable practices : The algae harvest in Roscoff is conducted by our partner BRETALG organically and sustainably, respecting the growth cycles of the algae to ensure their renewal and the preservation of the marine ecosystem. BRETALG has been harvesting in this way since 1991.

> Environmental education : Roscoff and its surroundings have also developed tourist activities around algae, such as guided tours of the harvesting areas, workshops, and exhibitions. This has strengthened the region's reputation as a center of expertise for algae. Do not hesitate to visit this extraordinary community!

🪸 To learn more about our algae and their origin, watch our two videos shot on-site with our partner BRETALG. True to our values of transparency and integrity, we wanted to show you the entire industry from harvest to your plate in this report!

🪸 At Biovie, our price per kilo for fresh organic algae is certainly the most competitive you can find in France, namely €16.80 per kilo.
In organic stores, you can find algae in 150g or 200g containers to try them out first...
Their price will be around €20 per kilo, as the packages are smaller and organic stores do not work directly with algae collectors like Biovie. In fact, they source their goods through intermediaries.

Edible fresh seaweed offers a variety of health benefits due to its rich nutrient profile..

> Some of the main benefits of consuming fresh seaweed:

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🌿 On our YouTube channel, you will also find several videos on the use of algae, especially this one Interview conducted with a naturopathic practitioner, about their various nutritional benefits:

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