Seaweed Products R&D

Australian Seaweed Institute is spearheading industry development through collaboration with growers, researchers, businesses and government to create a model for sustainable ocean aquaculture and, in parallel, develop the market for the end products and research programs needed to position Australia as a global leader.

Food

Native Australian seaweeds are delicious eaten raw or added to salads and soups. Seaweed is a superfood packed with a multitude of macro and micronutrients such as omega-3, iodine, protein and fibre.

Nutraceuticals - coming soon

Seaweed skincare has grown exponentially and it’s no surprise given its high concentration of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. Seaweed products are famous for their anti-aging and calming anti-inflammatory benefits. It’s ability to regenerate itself at high rates makes for a powerful skin renewal ingredient, while also providing high doses of moisture.

bio plastics - coming soon

With huge potential to replace plastic packaging, seaweed bio plastics are 100% biodegradable and are tasteless and odourless. Products include water wraps (shown), printable food wrappings, tea and coffee sachets, dry seasoning sachet, and soap packaging... to name just a few!

animal feed & fertiliser - coming soon

Feeding cows seaweed has shown to slash greenhouse gases, according to the CSIRO. Just a small amount of marine algae added to cattle food reduces methane emissions from cattle gut microbes by as much as 99 per cent.