Seaweed is an important marine crop along Tanzania’s coast, where farming provides income for many coastal communities and particularly women farmers. Seaweed Cafe was created around the idea of moving more Tanzanian seaweed beyond raw export and into locally processed foods that can be incorporated into everyday diets. Independent profiles of the business likewise describe its mission as expanding seaweed-based foods while improving market access and income opportunities for women farmers in Zanzibar and Kilwa.

The brand works directly with coastal seaweed farming communities, purchasing seaweed as raw material and transforming it into food products such as powders, gels, and dried seaweed. Seaweed Cafe describes this model as an inclusive value chain intended to increase farmer income while building demand for Tanzanian seaweed. Its current brand materials also emphasize women-led sourcing and higher payments compared with conventional seaweed markets.

This unsalted powder offers one of the easiest ways to bring seaweed into a daily routine. Rather than soaking and preparing whole dried seaweed, the powder can be measured directly into drinks and recipes. It can disappear into a smoothie, be stirred into porridge, added during soup preparation, or used to give sauces and gravies additional body.

The manufacturer describes seamoss as a mineral-rich ocean food and states on its packaging that it contains 92 of the 102 minerals needed by the human body.

• No added salt, vegan and naturally gluten-free

• Finely prepared for easy addition to food and beverages

• Works as a natural thickening ingredient in heated dishes

• Suitable for smoothies, juices, tea, coffee, soups, sauces, stews, and porridge

• Add 1/4 teaspoon to cups of tea, coffee, water and milk Add 1 tablespoon to your stews, soups, sauces, gravy or porridge

• An excellent Natural thickening agent when applied to any heated dishes whilst cooking Sprinke on ice cream or salads

• Ideal for use in Smoothies & Natural Juices

• Store in a cool, dry place.

• Protect from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture.

• Seal the pouch tightly after every use.

• This product is intended for general food use only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Product claims are made by the seller and are not guaranteed by Afrikart