Origin: Canada
 
Bladderwrack is a form of the well-known sea vegetable, featuring a rich dark green to brown hue. Recognizable by its frilled, leaf-like fronds, bladderwrack adds a touch of the ocean to a variety of dishes. With a subtle briny flavor, it’s an interesting ingredient that enhances culinary creations.
 
Bladderwrack is incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Whether you’re adding it to soups, broths, or salads, its unique texture and flavor profile can elevate your dishes. It can be rehydrated in warm water for salads or used in smoothies for a touch of marine essence. The cut and sifted format makes it easy to measure and incorporate into various recipes.
 
This sea vegetable has a gentle saline taste that evokes the essence of the sea without being overpowering. Its earthy aroma adds an element of depth to culinary explorations, making it a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike.
 
Historically, bladderwrack has been enjoyed in coastal communities around the world. Its use in local cuisines often showcases a relationship with the ocean that has been cherished for generations. Discover the ancestral traditions that celebrate this remarkable sea vegetable, giving your meals a nod to culinary history.
 
Botanical Name: Fucus vesiculosus
 
Folk Names: Bladder Fucus, Cutweed, Kelp, Sea Spirit, Seawrack, Seetang, Meeriche, Sea Oak, Black Tang
 
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Powers: Protection, Sea Spells, Wind Spells, Money, Psychic Powers
Magical Uses: Gives protection to those at sea or are flying over it. Intercontinental flyers should carry this. Used to summon spirits of the sea. Summon the winds. Make an infusion with it & scrub the floors & doors of a place of business to attract customers & good vibes. Use in all money spells. Used in sachets to increase psychic powers & is carried to protect against mental deraingment.