Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 The sea holds many creatures that straddle the line between plant and animal. I have always thought of algae as similar to yeast - microbial life forms, hopefully with minimal sentience. I realize even plants have shown signs of sentience. So, what can I say? I have to eat something. I don't want to feel guilty every time I eat. Donni - ~Robin Saturday, January 10, 2004 2:03 PM seaweed I recently read that seaweed is algae, and technically in the animal kingdom so it is not vegan. (not sure about the source) I found this disturbing, any thoughts on this? Thanks~ ~Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Everything is diffrent underwater and nothing can possibly be vegan. The algae are vegetals for most of them, but feed on plankton and lots of animal micro organisms. , Donni Irschick <dragonflywings@s...> wrote: > The sea holds many creatures that straddle the line between plant and animal. I have always thought of algae as similar to yeast - microbial life forms, hopefully with minimal sentience. I realize even plants have shown signs of sentience. So, what can I say? I have to eat something. I don't want to feel guilty every time I eat. > > Donni > - > ~Robin > > Saturday, January 10, 2004 2:03 PM > seaweed > > > I recently read that seaweed is algae, and technically in the animal > kingdom so it is not vegan. (not sure about the source) I found this > disturbing, any thoughts on this? Thanks~ > ~Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 seaweed as we know it like nori (the nori rolls used in sushi), arame, wakame, & hijiki being the most common (and agar agar gel) are actual sea vegetables, and not algae. they have a root system and leaves just like any other plant. as for the argument about sea plants feeding off of plankton and other animal microorganisms, the same can be said about land-based plants that get nutrients from fertilizers like cow poo & other assorted animal droppings. so, ig uess it's all relative. megan - Everything is diffrent underwater and nothing can possibly be vegan. The algae are vegetals for most of them, but feed on plankton and lots of animal micro organisms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Well, I have a package of arame and would like to know how to prepare it ;=) Any ideas out there? Best, Pat -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ vegetarianslimming/ HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 The sea weed is used as a thickener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm not sure why they would add kombu to soy milk, but I know that Eden Organic adds it to their canned beans because it aids digestibility. I add dried kombu to my own beans during cooking for the same reason. As far as possible contaminants go, I have no idea. It's a reasonable question. You might want to contact them and ask. Maria admartin <admartin wrote: I see that Edensoy has soy milk without cane sugar but it contains seaweed (kombu)? I don't understand why seaweed would be included in soymilk. It seems to me that the seaweed would be subject to the same contaminates that are found in fish. For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 <<I don't understand why seaweed would be included in soymilk.>> It's a way to thicken the product....many yogurts use gelatin for the same purpose. As a vegetarian, I'd much rather have seaweed as my gelling agent! Also, there are great nutrients in sea vegetables. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Generally speaking, I think animals concentrate toxins more than plants, because animals either eat plants that may have toxins or other animals that may have toxins, and they do this repeatedly, each time storing ever greater amounts of toxins in their bodies. You can see how a fish contains the residual toxins from every fish and plant that fish ate, plus the toxins from every fish and plant which the 2nd fish ate, and so on, and so on. Hence the exhortation to eat low on the food chain to avoid concentrated toxins. - Alan , " admartin " <admartin@e...> wrote: > I see that Edensoy has soy milk without cane sugar but it contains seaweed > (kombu)? > I don't understand why seaweed would be included in soymilk. It seems to > me that the seaweed would be subject to the same contaminates that are found > in fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Can anyone give me a receipe for seaweed soup and tell me where to buy the seaweed? Thanks Sonnie ______ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Go to Whole Foods or an Asian market and buy a packet of dried seaweed (konbu/kombu) in the recipe files you will find a sea vegetable recipe folder. I add it to beans, stews, lentils and soups also. Donna the sea mermaid cooker LOL --- SonnieB <sonnie3 wrote: > > Can anyone give me a receipe for seaweed soup and > tell me where to buy the seaweed? Thanks > Sonnie > > ______ > PeoplePC Online > A better way to Internet > http://www.peoplepc.com > California, a prophet on the burning shore California, I'll be knocking on the golden door Like an angel, standing in a shaft of light Rising up to paradise, I know I'm gonna shine. SOURCE: Estimated Prophet-Grateful Dead ______________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Hi, Sonnie, Seaweed should be available in your natural food store or online from Maine Coast Seaweed. Soup could not be easier. Be sure to wash the seaweed well, some varieties can be sandy. I just use vegetable stock or make an onion stock, tear up some wakame, put it in the pot with some tofu, when it is hot I season it with some miso and indulge in heaven. The proportions are up to your taste. Some people like more seaweed, some like more tofu or vegetables. Wakame is very mild but some other seaweeds have a stronger flavor and sometimes they taste more like the sea. If you add a little vinegar, the seaweed will lose the sea taste and become sweet. I also like arame with carrots. That usually needs a little vinegar. I also make a basic soup base from kombu, onions and water. Simmer about 20 minutes and stick it in the fridge. Each day I remove the portion we are going to eat, add fresh vegetables, cook another 20 minutes, season with miso and eat. Jo-Ann ---------- Can anyone give me a receipe for seaweed soup and tell me where to buy the seaweed? Thanks Sonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks Donna, but we like real seaweed. We used to get the soup at a restaurant that sold out. They made it with water for us. Best stuff we have ever had. Will try somewhere else. Sonnie >Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower >Mar 1, 2008 5:31 PM > >Re: Seaweed > >Go to Whole Foods or an Asian market and buy a packet >of dried seaweed (konbu/kombu) in the recipe files >you will find a sea vegetable recipe folder. I add it >to beans, stews, lentils and soups also. >Donna the sea mermaid cooker LOL >--- SonnieB <sonnie3 wrote: > >> >> Can anyone give me a receipe for seaweed soup and >> tell me where to buy the seaweed? Thanks >> Sonnie >> >> ______ >> PeoplePC Online >> A better way to Internet >> http://www.peoplepc.com >> > > >California, a prophet on the burning shore >California, I'll be knocking on the golden door >Like an angel, standing in a shaft of light >Rising up to paradise, I know I'm gonna shine. >SOURCE: Estimated Prophet-Grateful Dead > > > ______________________________\ ____ >Be a better friend, newshound, and >know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks Jo-Anne. We were going to ask at our store where we shop. They have all natural things. There are several oriental stores around that have it. Thanks for telling me how you fix it. That helps a lot. Sonnie >Jo-Ann Murphy <jo-ann >Mar 1, 2008 6:18 PM > >RE: Seaweed > >Hi, Sonnie, > >Seaweed should be available in your natural food store or online from Maine Coast Seaweed. > >Soup could not be easier. Be sure to wash the seaweed well, some varieties can be sandy. > >I just use vegetable stock or make an onion stock, tear up some wakame, put it in the pot with some tofu, when it is hot I season it with some miso and indulge in heaven. The proportions are up to your taste. Some people like more seaweed, some like more tofu or vegetables. > >Wakame is very mild but some other seaweeds have a stronger flavor and sometimes they taste more like the sea. If you add a little vinegar, the seaweed will lose the sea taste and become sweet. > >I also like arame with carrots. That usually needs a little vinegar. > >I also make a basic soup base from kombu, onions and water. Simmer about 20 minutes and stick it in the fridge. Each day I remove the portion we are going to eat, add fresh vegetables, cook another 20 minutes, season with miso and eat. > >Jo-Ann > > > ---------- > > > Can anyone give me a receipe for seaweed soup and tell me where to buy the seaweed? Thanks > Sonnie > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I am shall we say " very old " . When I was about 5 years old I visited with my Grandma in England. At that time we would go to market and she would purchase seaweed that was pickled. It would be wrapped in paper. You would put the strand between your teeth and pull off the " strands " leaving only the stalk. I would LOVE to be able to taste this treat again. in Northern Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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