If you leave it out in the dew overnight, it will fade to pinkish-white. Of all the different types of seaweeds this particular one appears best for making vegetable roll -ups. The translucent, dried plants make an attractive specimen. Protect from direct sunlight. Color varies depending on the species and the amount of exposure to sun but most are a reddish hue.
Harvesting is best during the mid-summer months.
Kelp is sliced and added to soups, salads, or ground fine and used as a healthy salt substitute. This Seaweed is often recommended as a nutritional Super Food to assist in proper thyroid metabolism and greater overall circulation. Practitioners in the Holistic Kelp typically recommend this because kelp is very high in the mineral Iodine. Kelp is best harvested in early spring before they sporulate and are grazed by Periwinkles and Sea Urchins. These nutritional powerhouses are worthy of being a regular feature in your meals.