Dulse (Palmaria palmata) is red seaweed that grows attached to rocks by a "holdfast" in the North Atlantic and Northwest Pacific. It is commonly used in Ireland and Atlantic Canada both as food and medicinally and is now shipped around the globe. It is seaweed rich in protein and iron. It is a sea lettuce similar to kelp. It is good source of oceanic trace minerals, but is lower in iodine than kelp, and milder in flavor. It has been used in Ireland since the twelfth century as an important nutritive that was eaten as a vegetable and also used as an important source of animal fodder.
Dulse is an important source of many daily dietary requirements and includes non-animal protein, an unusual carbohydrate (floridoside), calcium, iron, iodine, fluoride, magnesium, copper, zinc, nickel, manganese, chromium, potassium, B-vitamins and vitamins C and E. Dulse is best known as a remarkably nutritious dietary supplement that provides most of the vitamins and minerals necessary for daily function. Dulse's fluoride content is believed to be good for strong teeth. It is popular among vegetarians as a source of non-animal protein and is a popular and complete supplement for dieters. A handful will provide more than 100% of the daily amount of Vitamin B6, 66% of Vitamin B12, a days supply of iron and fluoride (great for strong teeth), and it is relatively low in sodium and high in potassium. Dulse contains calcium potassium, magnesium, iron, iodine, manganese, copper, chromium, zinc, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C and E.
References:
http://www.grandmanannb.com/dulse.htm
http://www.nowfoods.com/
http://www.herbalextractsplus.com/dulse.cfm
