Alaska’s frigid waters are known for producing the world’s most prized seafood, and this Juneau company is adding a new chapter to Alaska’s seafood story.
What is it? Kelp, a type of seaweed prolific along the Alaska coast.
Kelp’s culinary and ecological virtues are capturing the attention of chefs, climate scientists, and nutritionists.
Barnacle Foods announced the newest product: Habanero Hot Sauce.
Established in 2016, Barnacle is a leader in bringing flavor-first kelp-based foods to market.
Their newest release, Habanero Hot Sauce, is turning heads and taste buds.
The flavor speaks for itself, spicy habanero for a spark of heat, balanced with a hint of sweetness, and a deep savory boost from the kelp (the first ingredient).
Although featuring unique ingredients, this flavor combination appeals to mainstream eaters.
Barnacle Food’s mission is to do good for our oceans, communities, and collective future.
Their products are helping expand the emerging kelp farming industry in Alaska by providing a high value market for up-start kelp farmers and harvesters.
Kelp’s benefits include flavor enhancing saltiness (think umami), unmatched nutritional density of hard-to-come-by vitamins and minerals.
It is one of the most earth-friendly ingredients, requires no inputs to cultivate, and boasts benefits to ocean chemistry while growing.
Purchase at www.barnaclefoods.com alongside other kelp-based hot sauces, chili crisp, seasonings, salsas, and gifts, or shop at retail partners nationwide.