Gigartina canaliculata
Harvey
Gigartinaceae Edible: Algae, Seaweed.
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Description
A subtropical seaweed of the family Gigartinaceae, used primarily as a source of carrageenan, a thickening and gelling agent.
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Edible Uses
The algae is harvested for carrageenan extraction, which is used in food processing.
Traditional Uses
It is used for carrageenan.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
References (2)
- http://www.seavegetables.com
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376
