Sargassum vulgare
Cong.
Gulf weed
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Description
A brown seaweed. It floats by means of gas bladders. It has a main axis about 40 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The fronds are used as a flavouring.
Distribution
It grows on coral reefs and on rocks and stones in tropical and subtropical shores. It grows from high tide level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Brazil, South America, West Africa,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 13.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
References (2)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 5. Kew.
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
