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Brown seaweedWild harvested

Bladderwrack

Fucus vesiculosus

A common intertidal rockweed with characteristic air-filled bladders. Rich in fucoidan and other bioactive compounds of interest to the cosmetics, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. Wild-harvested in BC under commercial licence.

Type

Brown seaweed

Harvest season

Year-round

Production method

Wild harvested

Market applications

Cosmetics

Rich source of fucoidan, alginic acid, and iodine. Used in anti-aging serums, body wraps, and moisturisers. BC-origin traceability is increasingly valued by cosmetics buyers.

Nutraceuticals

Sold as dried capsules, powder, and tincture. Iodine, fucoidan, and antioxidant content drive supplement demand. One of the most commercially developed nutraceutical seaweed species.

Fertilizer

Used in liquid biostimulant formulations and dried soil amendments. Fucoidan and alginic acid support plant growth and soil health.

Animal feed

Mineral-rich feed supplement for livestock and poultry. Iodine content particularly relevant for dairy and beef applications.

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