Seaweed making a return to the dinner table

The video explores the burgeoning seaweed industry in West Cornwall, led by pioneers Tim van Berkel and Caro Warwick Evans. It highlights the rigorous testing required due to potential heavy metal content and the diverse culinary applications of seaweed as a superfood. Despite the UK's abundant coastline, seaweed consumption is minimal but growing. The video also discusses the health benefits of seaweed, its historical significance in Asia, and the increasing interest in incorporating it into modern cuisine.

What factors are contributing to the increasing popularity of seaweed in the UK?

Discuss the historical significance of seaweed consumption in parts of Asia.