FAQ:SEAWEED
DOES YOUR SEAWEED CONTAIN NUTS?
All of our roasted seaweed options do NOT contain any nuts regardless of the quantity or type purchased (10, 50, 100 sheet packs, organic, & kosher). Our seaweed is manufactured in a nut-free factory environment!
WHERE IS LITTLE JASMINE SEAWEED SOURCED AND MADE? WHAT TYPE OF SEAWEED IS IT?
Our seaweed raw materials are sourced from South Korea and China. However, our seaweed is made and packaged in the USA. Our seaweed products are a Nori seaweed type.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "MADE IN USA" AND "PACKAGED IN THE USA"?
To meet our company's supply and demand, Little Jasmine works with several facilities in the US which have their own processing and certifications. "MADE IN USA" refers to creating the product itself, whereas "PACKAGED IN THE USA" refers to preparing it for sale by enclosing it in a protective container.
HOW DO I STORE SEAWEED?
We recommend storing our seaweed in a dry, cool, and dark area, such as a kitchen cabinet or pantry. To store in the refrigerator, ensure the package is securely sealed and kept in a low-moisture section.
HOW LONG DOES THE SEAWEED LAST ONCE OPENED?
The shelf life of our organic roasted seaweed varies depending on how it is stored. Once opened, the product can last up to 2-3 weeks if stored in a cool dry place. For a longer shelf life, you can store the product in a freezer which will last up to 10 months, or in the fridge which will last you 6 months. For best results, please ensure the package is sealed tightly when not in use. Always refer to the "Best Before" Date listed on the packaging.
WHAT IS PROPOSITION 65?
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The label can be seen on additives or ingredients in pesticides, common household products, food, drugs, dyes, or solvents. The state of California requires businesses to label their products accordingly. For more information, please visit: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/about-proposition-65.
WHAT IS THE “CHEMICAL KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM?”
The detected substance is lead. Seaweed and other agricultural foods contain lead from the soil. Unless you eat tons of seaweed at once, it shouldn’t produce any effects due to its low percentage of lead contamination.
Lead is a regulated substance under California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65), which requires California businesses to provide warnings about exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, please visit: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/about-proposition-65.
IS IT HEALTHY TO EAT SEAWEED?
Yes! Seaweed is a great source of iodine, which helps support your thyroid gland. Seaweed also contains other vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, B vitamins, zinc and iron, along with antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage.
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Our seaweed is also fat-free and cholesterol-free.
WHAT OTHER MINERALS ARE PRESENT IN SEAWEED?
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron.
HOW MUCH IODINE DOES YOUR SEAWEED CONTAIN?
Our roasted seaweed contains between 16–43 mcg (micrograms) per serving, or about 11–29% of the daily value).
ARE THERE PRESERVATIVE IN YOUR SEAWEED?
No, our roasted seaweeds do not contain any preservatives.
IS SEAWEED VEGAN?
Yes! Seaweed is a sea plant that is 100% vegan.
IS SEAWEED GLUTEN-FREE?
Yes! Seaweed is 100% gluten free. Our roasted seaweed is 100% gluten-free. However, our seasoned seaweed snack contains soy sauce, so its not gluten-free.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 100 HALF SHEETS AND THE 50 FULL SHEETS?
The 100 half sheet pack of seaweed contains 50 full sheets of seaweed cut in half.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN SEAWEED IS ORGANIC?
Our roasted seaweed is 100% natural and NASAA Certified Organic (NCO) and QAI. Our roasted seaweed is also cultivated on USDSA certified organic farms, harvested by machines and roasted according to national organic program standards.
WHY ARE THERE 2 DIFFERENT ORGANIC CERTIFICATES?
The facilities we work with happened to have different Organic Certifications. One of them is QAI (USA) certified, and the other one is NCO Certified (Australia). They both are reputable third part organizations that are approved by the USCA Organic Organization.
WHY DOES EACH SEAWEED PACKAGE DIFFER IN TASTE?
All of our seaweed raw material is harvested naturally. We do not further alter the taste of the seaweed. The salt taste of each product/lot depends on the saltiness of the ocean water which it was harvested from.
IS THERE SALT IN YOUR ROASTED SEAWEED?
There is no added salt in our roasted seaweed. However, there is a slight saltiness and salt content that comes naturally from saltwater, where the seaweed is harvested from.