Viva Maris GmbH

Viva Maris GmbH with its Maris algae products is a small start-up company that is breaking new and sustainable ground in nutrition. With the Maris algae gourmet products, we want to revive a healthy and unique original ingredient that we have forgotten and overlooked for far too long in Western culture. A very long time ago, algae were an everyday part of Western culture and were eaten daily by seafarers, for example, to prevent deficiency symptoms.

Algae are a unique food with outstanding properties in terms of taste, nutritional value and, last but not least, sustainability. Compared to our traditional vegetables, algae have a high proportion of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Algae also have a lot to offer in terms of taste, e.g. the umami flavor.

We only use pure algae for our products, no algae extracts or algae substrates and no microalgae. This is primarily because we think and act sustainably and do not want to consume natural resources for the cultivation and growth of algae. Our macroalgae are grown in aquacultures or in the wild and therefore do not consume any valuable resources (e.g. fresh water, energy, etc.). The macroalgae get all their nutrients from the sea, which is why it is so important for us to go as far north as possible with the cultivation areas, where the waters are still largely unpolluted.

To make the algae palatable to everyone, we pack it into high-quality everyday foods that can easily be used in any dish. We only use pure and whole Nordic seaweed (macroalgae) and other natural ingredients for our products. Their umami flavor enhances the taste of the other ingredients during cooking.

We work with nature, for a conscious and sustainable diet.