Gelidium corneum
(Hudson) Lam.
Kanteen, Tengusa
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Description
A temperate seaweed belonging to the Gelidiaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The plant is boiled in water, strained, allowed to set, then cut into long strips, frozen, and thawed in the sun to make jelly.
Traditional Uses
The plant is boiled in water and strained and allowed to set. This is then cut into long strips and frozen then allowed to thaw in the sun. It is used to make jelly.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Britain, Europe, Japan, Mediterranean,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | 15.2 | 602 | 144 | 16.1 | — | — | 6 | 3 |
Synonyms
Fucus corneus Hudsonand others
