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Our Harvesting Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sustainably Hand-Harvested from the Shores of Mull<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Isle of Mull Seaweed<\/em>, every jar begins with a tide. We hand-harvest our seaweed\u2014kelp (Laminaria digitata)<\/strong> and bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus)<\/strong>\u2014from the pristine shores of the Isle of Mull, guided by the rhythms of the sea and a deep respect for the marine ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We collect only what the ocean can spare, using scissors to trim the seaweed above the holdfast (its root-like anchor), allowing it to regrow naturally. This low-impact method ensures that the seaweed beds remain healthy, biodiverse, and productive for years to come. We never harvest beach-cast or mechanically remove seaweed, and we always rotate our foraging spots to avoid overharvesting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Kelp and Bladderwrack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laminaria digitata (Tangle Kelp)<\/strong>
This large brown seaweed thrives in the cold, nutrient-rich waters around Mull. It\u2019s packed with iodine, potassium, and natural glutamates that give our chutneys their signature umami depth. Kelp forests also play a vital role in marine ecosystems\u2014absorbing carbon, sheltering wildlife, and protecting coastlines from erosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack)<\/strong>
Recognisable by its air-filled bladders, bladderwrack grows in the intertidal zone and is rich in antioxidants, minerals, and alginates. We use it in our Seaweed Hot Sauce<\/strong>, where its briny, mineral-rich flavour pairs beautifully with chilli heat. Bladderwrack has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is now gaining recognition as a sustainable \u201cblue food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our harvesting is a family affair\u2014Tara, Angus, and their two children all play a part in gathering, sorting, and preparing the seaweed. It\u2019s slow food, done the island way: with care, curiosity, and a commitment to the sea that sustains us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our Harvesting Process Sustainably Hand-Harvested from the Shores of Mull At Isle of Mull Seaweed, every jar begins with a tide. We hand-harvest our seaweed\u2014kelp (Laminaria digitata) and bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus)\u2014from the pristine shores of the Isle of Mull, guided by the rhythms of the sea and a deep respect for the marine ecosystem. We collect only what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1614,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1610","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isleofmullseaweed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isleofmullseaweed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isleofmullseaweed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isleofmullseaweed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isleofmullseaweed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1610"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/isleofmullseaweed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1610\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1624,"href":"https:\/\/isleofmullseaweed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1610\/revisions\/1624"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isleofmullseaweed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isleofmullseaweed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}