Organic Kelp Information
Thorvin is the finest certified organic kelp
available. Independent inspection verifies that the site meets organic
production standards requiring a clean environment, sustainability and
protection of biodiversity. The organic guarantee is a way to protect our
ocean’s nurseries – seaweed beds.
Thorverk hf., Thorvin’s harvester, is inspected and certified by TÚN,
Iceland’s EU accredited certifier, and by Quality Assurance International (QAI),
a USDA accredited certifier for the National Organic Program (NOP).
Thorvin formulations for agricultural uses are also OMRI Listed (Organic
Materials Review Institute) for use in organic production.
Thorvin
Certified Organic
Ascophyllum nodosum
Typical Analysis
Ingredients:
Certified Organic dried marine algae sea vegetation, species Ascophyllum
nodosum, a product of Iceland.
|
General (Average %) |
|
Moisture |
09.0 |
|
Crude Protein |
08.5 |
|
Crude Fiber |
04.0 |
|
Total Ash (minerals) |
29.0 |
|
Fat |
02.0 |
|
Carbohydrates (nitrogen free extracts) |
47.5 |
|
Total |
100.0
|
|
Major
Elements |
|
Ca |
Calcium |
2.1% |
|
Cl |
Chlorine |
6.5% |
|
K |
Potassium |
2.7% |
|
Mg |
Magnesium |
0.85% |
|
N
|
Nitrogen |
1.4% |
|
Na |
Sodium |
4.0% |
|
P
|
Phosphorus |
0.3% |
|
S |
Sulphur |
2.8% |
|
Minor Elements (parts per million – ppm) |
|
Al
|
Aluminum |
289 |
|
As
|
Arsenic (FCC) |
<3 |
|
B |
Boron |
98 |
|
Cd
|
Cadmium |
1 |
|
Co
|
Cobalt |
4 |
|
Cr |
Chromium |
0.8 |
|
Cu |
Copper |
4 |
|
Fe
|
Iron |
622 |
|
Hg |
Mercury |
0.4 |
|
I
|
Iodine |
780 |
|
Mn
|
Manganese |
60 |
|
Mo |
Molybdenum |
2 |
|
Pb
|
Lead |
<5 |
|
Se
|
Selenium |
0.3 |
|
Sn |
Tin |
6.5 |
|
Zn
|
Zinc |
12 |
|
Vitamins |
|
A |
Retinol |
390 |
ppb |
|
B2 |
Riboflavine |
4.9 |
ppm |
|
B3 |
Niacin |
182.6
|
ppm |
|
C |
Ascorbic Acid |
375 |
ppm |
|
D |
Cholcalciferol |
150 |
ppb |
|
E |
Alphatocopherol |
110 |
ppm |
|
Amino Acids
(% of total Amino
Acids) |
|
Alanine |
5.52 |
Lysine |
4.24 |
|
Arginine |
5.47 |
Methionine |
1.07 |
|
Aspartic Acid |
9.88 |
Phenylalanine |
3.54 |
|
Cystine |
1.49 |
Proline |
3.71 |
|
Glycine |
5.70 |
Serine |
4.92 |
|
Glutamic Acid |
12.03 |
Threonine |
4.60 |
|
Histidine |
1.29 |
Tryptophan |
1.68 |
|
Iisoleucine |
3.26 |
Tyrosine |
3.52 |
|
Leucine |
5.63 |
Valine |
3.51 |
Thorvin Kelp
is a 100% natural organic marine algae product. Therefore, a specific
laboratory analysis may vary from the typical analysis due to naturally
occurring fluctuations in the sea plant. The information presented above is
believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Thorvin Kelp, USA makes no
warranty, either express or implied, and assumes no liability for this
information and the product described herein. These are averages and are
not guaranteed as conditions of sale.
   


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